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American Declaration of War

American Declaration of War
Title
American Declaration of War
Date 
ca. 1917
Related People 
Artist/Maker: Medallic Art Co.
Related People 
Artist/Maker: Eli Harvey
Medium 
Bronze
Dimensions 
diameter: 3 1/2 in. ( 8.9 cm )
Description 
Bronze struck uniface medallion with image of American eagle with spread wings standing upon rock; legend outside field at center below reads: "APRIL . 6 . 1917 ."
Object Number 
INV.10763
Marks 
inscribed: below right: "ELI . HARVEY/FECIT. " [trademark capital letter "C" within circle] struck: in the edge below center: "112 MEDALLIC ART CO NY"
Gallery Label 
This medallion was issued by the Medallic Art Co., NY for the American Numismatic Society to commemorate the U. S. entering the World War I on April 6, 1917.
Provenance 
Luftschein, #201
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.