Depicted
Christopher Columbus
(1451 - 1506)
Medal
1892-1893
Place madeUnited States
Bronze
Overall (diameter): 1 1/16 in. (26.9mm)
Gift of the Naval History Society, 1925
2008.42.44
DescriptionBronze struck medal with obverse showing building in background with sea and boats in foreground; legend: "WORLD'S COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION”; in exergue.: "MANUFACTURES AND LIBERAL ARTS BUILDING." Obverse shows left-facing bust-length portrait of Columbus as seen from behind with oak leaves after legend: "CRISTOBAL COLON." Loop fused to top with ring hanger.ClassificationsMEDALS
