Gift of Mrs. Grace Clarkson Wilcox, 1935.2.89 © 2017 The Connecticut Historical Society.

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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

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.

Object number1935.2.89

MarkingsRecto, inscribed: "GRATIA DEI SERVATUS/ MDCCCLXXXI"

Verso, engraved: "No. 3"

Verso, inscribed: "DIV. OF N. Y./ S. V./ 140"

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