Depicted
Christopher Columbus
(1451 - 1506)
Medal
1892
Place madeUnited States
Brass
Overall: 1 3/4 × 1 7/16 in. (45.2 × 35.8mm)
Gift of the Naval History Society, 1925
2008.42.101c
DescriptionBrass struck shield-shaped uniface medal showing right-facing hatted bust-length portrait of Columbus; legend: "400TH ANNIVERSARY/ DISCOVERY OF AMERICA/ 1492 CHICAGO 1892." Hole punched at top.ClassificationsMEDALS