Depicted
Christopher Columbus
(1451 - 1506)
Medal
1892
Place madeUnited States
Aluminum
Overall: 1 1/4 in. (31.6mm)
Gift of the Naval History Society, 1925
2008.42.17
DescriptionAluminum struck medal with obverse showing front-facing bust-length portrait and legend "CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS 1492-1892." Reverse shows Santa Maria inside legend: "FOUR HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY/ OF THE DISCOVERY OF AMERICA /CELEBRATED IN/ NEW YORK, OCT. 8 TO 12, 1892." Hole punched at top.ClassificationsMEDALS