Medals
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Dr. Reynold Webb Wilcox
American, 1856 - 1931
Mediumbrass; grosgrain ribbon
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions ((.119) length x width): 12 × 2 1/2in. (30.5 × 6.4cm)
Primary Dimensions ((.120) length x width): 3 × 1 1/2in. (7.6 × 3.8cm)
Primary Dimensions ((.121) length x width): 3 × 1 1/2in. (7.6 × 3.8cm)
Primary Dimensions ((.123) diameter): 5/8in. (1.6cm)
Primary Dimensions ((.120) length x width): 3 × 1 1/2in. (7.6 × 3.8cm)
Primary Dimensions ((.121) length x width): 3 × 1 1/2in. (7.6 × 3.8cm)
Primary Dimensions ((.123) diameter): 5/8in. (1.6cm)
ClassificationsSocial Groups
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Grace Clarkson Wilcox
DescriptionFour medals and one button from various societies and were originally owned by Reynold Webb Wilcox.
(.119) The insignia of the Society of American Wars. The front of the medal has gold, green, white, and red enamel. The medal is suspended from a red ribbon with blue edges. The reverse side is marked "799/ R. W. W."
(.120) Insiginia for The Society of Federal Health Professionals. Insignia is gold with red enamel in the form of a Greek cross with a white shield and the American flag in the center. Suspended from a red and white ribbon. The reverse is marked "190."
(.121) Gold insignia for the General Society War of 1812. The insignia is red, white, and blue enamel carrying the date 1812, in the form of a maltese cross upon an anchor, suspended from a blue silk ribbon. The edges of the ribbon are red, black, and white. The reverse side is marked "Reynold/ Webb/ Wilcox/ M. D."
(.122) Insignia of The Sons of the Revolution
(.123) A gilt and blue enamel button with the emblem of the American Legion.
(.119) The insignia of the Society of American Wars. The front of the medal has gold, green, white, and red enamel. The medal is suspended from a red ribbon with blue edges. The reverse side is marked "799/ R. W. W."
(.120) Insiginia for The Society of Federal Health Professionals. Insignia is gold with red enamel in the form of a Greek cross with a white shield and the American flag in the center. Suspended from a red and white ribbon. The reverse is marked "190."
(.121) Gold insignia for the General Society War of 1812. The insignia is red, white, and blue enamel carrying the date 1812, in the form of a maltese cross upon an anchor, suspended from a blue silk ribbon. The edges of the ribbon are red, black, and white. The reverse side is marked "Reynold/ Webb/ Wilcox/ M. D."
(.122) Insignia of The Sons of the Revolution
(.123) A gilt and blue enamel button with the emblem of the American Legion.
Object number1935.2.119-.123
Markings(.119) Recto, inscribed: "VICERUNT VT VIVAMUS"(.119) Verso, inscribed: "SOCIETY OF AMERICAN WARS/ 799/ R. W. W."
(.120) Recto, inscribed: "OMNIA PRO PATRIAE CARITATE"
(.120) Verso, engraved: "190"
(.121) Recto, printed: "1812"
(.121) Verso, engraved: "Reynold/ Webb/ Wilcox/ M. D."
(.123) Recto, inscribed: "AMERICAN/ LEGION"
(.123) Verso, engraved: "NEWARK EMBLEM CO./ NEWARK, N. J."
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George W. Corliss
Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States
