Soldiers Monument Dedication
Dateabout 1887
Mediumbrass; aluminum
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width): 2 1/2 × 1 1/2in. (6.4 × 3.8cm)
ClassificationsCeremonies
Credit LineGift of anonymous
DescriptionA souvenir medal from the Soldiers Monument Dedication in New Haven, Conn. on June 17, 1887. There is an eagle perched on two crossed cannons. The eagle is attached to a round medal, which has a relief image of the Soldiers Monument in the center. The reverse side has a relief image of the City of New Haven's seal.
Object number1983.9.81
MarkingsRecto, inscribed: "SOLDIERS MONUMENT/ DEDICATED/ JUNE 17, 1887"Verso, inscribed: "CITY OF NEW HAVEN/ CONNECTICUT"
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John Henry Kelso Davis
1914-1918
about 1920
Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company
about 1946