Bronze medal of a bald eagle, displayed with the American arms

George Washington

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Augustus Saint-Gaudens (American, 1848–1907)

Datedated 1889

MediumBronze, cast

DimensionsDiam.: 4 7/16 in. (11.28 cm)

Credit LineDr. Stephen K. and Janie Woo Scher Collection

Accession numberSCHER.2014.15.973

Commentary

Unless otherwise noted, the dimensions indicate the medal’s diameter taken at the widest point.

On View Second Floor, Room 32, Medals Room

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