Skip to main content
Gift of anonymous, 1983.9.81 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Soldiers Monument Dedication
Gift of anonymous, 1983.9.81 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.

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"
Subject Terms
    On View
    Not on view
    Gift of Mrs. Thomas L. Archibald, 1966.10.7 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    G. E. Fownes Medals
    after 1886
    Connecticut Historical Society collections, 2004.166.1 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Societ…
    Samuel R. Terrell
    early-mid 19th century
    Gift of Stephen G. Andre, 1996.9.48 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    Harry E. Wilcox
    1900-1934
    Gift of Mrs. Grace Clarkson Wilcox, 1935.2.91 © 2017 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    Dr. Reynold Webb Wilcox
    about 1919
    Gift of Roger P. Welles, 1972.8.8.8 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    Rear Admiral Roger Welles
    after 1917
    Gift of John T. Dobbin, 1986.108.2 © 2017 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    Medallic Art Co.
    1964
    Gift of the Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company, 1996.35.6.1-.2 © 2016 The Connecticut Hi…
    Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company
    about 1946