Depicted
Christopher Columbus
(1451 - 1506)
Medal
1893
Place madeUnited States
Bronze
Overall (diameter): 1 1/16 in. (27.3mm)
Gift of the Naval History Society, 1925
2008.42.43
DescriptionBronze struck medal with obverse showing left-facing bust-length portrait of Columbus as seen from behind with oak cluster following legend: "CRISTOBAL COLON." Reverse shows legend inside laurel wreath: "WORLD'S/ COLUMBIAN/ EXHIBITION/ 1893." Loop fused to top with ring hanger.ClassificationsMEDALS
