William Tecumseh Sherman Commemorative Medal (from Hall of Fame for Great Americans at New York University Medal Series)
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Creator Role
sculptor producer issuer
Description
The medal's obverse design depicts the right-side profile of William Sherman, a U.S. general during the American Civil War. The medal's obverse features a male figure riding horseback. In his proper right hand, he holds a sword and an arch of flames is pictured overhead.
Contributor
Justice Frank J. and Virginia Williams
Approximate Creation Date
1973
Measurement
1 3/4 inches (diameter)
Materials and Techniques Display
bronze
State
coins & medals
Inscription
obverse: WILLIAM TECUMSEH SHERMAN / 1820 / 1891 / Michael Lantz [facsimile signature] reverse: VICKSBURG/ BULL RUN / ATLANTA / SHILOH / 19©73 / THE HALL OF FAME / FOR GREAT AMERICANS / AT / NEW YORK UNIVERSITY edge: MEDALLIC ART CO. N.Y. BRONZE
Subjects
New York University. Hall of Fame for Great Americans; Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891
Work Type
commemorative medal
Preferred Citation
[Physical ID#]: [Title], Frank and Virginia Williams Collection of Lincolniana, Mississippi State University Libraries.
Rights
Copyright protected by Mississippi State University Libraries. Use of materials from this collection beyond the exceptions provided for in the Fair Use and Educational Use clauses of the U.S. Copyright Law may violate federal law. Permission to publish or reproduce is required.
ID
3154.47
Current Location
Frank and Virginia Williams Collection of Lincolniana (Mississippi State, Mississippi, United States)
Repository
Mississippi State University Libraries
Digital Publisher
Mississippi State University Libraries (electronic version).
Contact Information
For more information about the contents of this collection, email sp_coll@library.msstate.edu.