Veterans of World War I medal
MakerProbably made by
Noble & Westbrook Division
(American, 1850 - 1984)
Mediumbronze; grosgrain ribbon; velvet; cardboard
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width of medal): 2 3/4 × 1 5/8in. (7 × 4.1cm)
Other (height x width x depth of box): 5/8 × 2 1/8 × 3 1/8in. (1.6 × 5.4 × 7.9cm)
ClassificationsSocial Events
Credit LineGift of Noble & Westbrook Division, Bristol Brass Corporation, East Hartford, CT
Object number1980.71.1.1-.2
DescriptionTwo identical commemorative medals for the veterans of World War I. At the top of the medal is a bar with "AD LIBERTATEM" inscribed. A rainbow grosgrain ribbon is between the top bar and the medal. The medal suspended from the ribbon is round with a relief image of the Bulkeley Bridge and the Connecticut River. The medal is in its original box, made of cardboard, and is resting on a brown velvet pad.
Status
Not on view
Dr. Reynold Webb Wilcox
