Robert E. Lee 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 left-side profile of Robert E. Lee, the commanding general of the Confederate Army during the American Civil War. Lee holds a sword raised in his proper right hand. On the reverse, two male figures fight with swords on horseback.
Contributor
Justice Frank J. and Virginia Williams
Approximate Creation Date
1965
Measurement
1 3/4 inches (diameter)
Materials and Techniques Display
bronze
State
coins & medals
Inscription
obverse: THE HALL OF FAME FOR GREAT AMERICANS AT NEW YORK UNIVERSITY / 1808 ROBERT E. LEE 1870 reverse: BROTHER / BROTHER / [artist stamp] edge: MEDALLIC ART CO. N.Y.
Subjects
Lee, Robert E. (Robert Edward), 1807-1870; New York University. Hall of Fame for Great Americans
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
3154.46
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.