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Reward of Merit Medal for William Brigham

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Collection Type

  • Jewelry

GUSN

GUSN-40206

Description

Engraved silver medal for William Brigham with a crescent moon form. Two hanging rings at each end of the crescent. Wavy zigzag garlands around the edges of both sides of medal.

Details

Descriptive Terms

medals
silver alloy
Commemorative
Medal, Commemorative
Medal, Commemorative

Inscription

Recto: William Brigham; Verso: Merit
(engraved)

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

2 5/16 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Lucy M. Brigham

Accession Number

1939.206

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