Sons of Veterans Medal
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Dr. Reynold Webb Wilcox
(American, 1856 - 1931)
Dateabout 1881
MediumBrass, enamel, fabric
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width): 3 1/4 × 1 5/8in. (8.3 × 4.1cm)
ClassificationsSocial Groups
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Grace Clarkson Wilcox
Object number1935.2.89
DescriptionA gold medal with red enamel hung on a red, white, and blue ribbon. It has five double points on each ending in a small ball. On the face is the monogram "SV" with the motto and 1881 in Roman numerals. On the reverse side is "DIV. OF N. Y./ S. V./ 140." A Sons of Veterans medal that originally belonged to Dr. Reynold Webb Wilcox.
Status
Not on view
Dr. Reynold Webb Wilcox
Noble & Westbrook Division
George W. Corliss
