Depicted
Christopher Columbus
(1451 - 1506)
Medal
1892-1893
Place madeUnited States
Brass
diameter: 35.5mm (1 3/8 in.)
Gift of the Naval History Society, 1925
2008.42.119
DescriptionBrass struck medal with obverse showing left facing bare headed bust-length profile of Columbus seen from back; legend: "THE WORLD'S COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION/ CHICAGO 1893". Reverse shows domed building with flags; legend in exergue.: "U.S. GOVERNMENT/ 94.5 X 415 Feet 33 ACRES/ COST $400,000"ClassificationsMEDALS
