Medallion
CultureAmerican
Date1952
MediumBronze
DimensionsOverall: 3 inches (7.62 cm)
Credit LineGift of the U.S. Military Academy
Object numberR52-9/1
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DescriptionSesquincentennial medallion of the US Military Academy. On obverse, coat of arms of the academy - helmet of Pallas Athene over a sword borne on a shield and surmounted by a crest, of an eagle, the words "West Point, 1802, USMA," and the motto "Duty, Honor, Country." On reverse, torch of learning surmounted by a sword; laurel wreath encloses.
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