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Gorham Manufacturing Company

World War One medal of honor presented by Union Lodge - 108 F. & A. M.

Description

Maker

Gorham Manufacturing Company (American, 1831-present)

Title

World War One medal of honor presented by Union Lodge - 108 F. & A. M.

Year

1920

Medium

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

Materials

bronze

Dimensions

3 cm (1 3/16 inches) (diameter)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Reverse: "IN / APPRECIATION / PRESENTED BY / UNION LODGE - 108 / F. & A. M. / TOWANDA, PA. / 1920" Obverse: "THAT THE WORLD MIGHT BE SAFE FOR DEMOCRACY1917 1918"

Marks: "GORHAM CO." along lower rim, reverse side.

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Lenox, Incorporated

Object Number

2005.118.18

Type

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Gorham Manufacturing Company (American, 1831-present)
World War One medal of honor presented by Union Lodge - 108 F. & A. M., 1920
Die struck bronze
3 cm (1 3/16 inches) (diameter)
Gift of Lenox, Incorporated 2005.118.18

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