Manufactured by
Dieges & Clust, American, founded 1898
Received by
Peacock, Eulace, American, 1914 - 1996
Date
1927
Medium
sterling silver
Dimensions
H x W x D (overall): 1 9/16 × 7/8 × 1/4 in. (4 × 2.3 × 0.7 cm)
H x W x D (medal): 1 7/16 × 7/8 × 1/8 in. (3.6 × 2.3 × 0.3 cm)
Description
Union County Meet medal awarded to Eulace Peacock in 1927. The medal is silver colored, rectangular, and has a round bezel with a jump ring. In the center of the obverse of the medal is a relief depiction of the Winged Victory of Samothrace statue on a rectangular plinth. Below the proper left wing of the headless statue is relief text that reads [UNION / COUNTY / MEET / 1927]. Next to the proper right leg of the statue is a laurel branch. On the reverse of the medal is a relief depiction of a laurel branch and an inscription that reads, [G-S / Class B / Boys / 75 YD. DASH]. Along the bottom edge is a stamped maker’s mark for Dieges & Clust, an eagle’s head in profile above three spearhead shaped banners with the text [D], [&], and [C] stamped inside each banner. Below is the text, [STERLING / DIEGES & CLUST].
Place made
New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Place used
Union County, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Awards and Medals
Type
medals
Topic
Athletes
Children
Sports
Track and field
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
A2014.63.105.1.105
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5f7627419-6a55-4c94-b87f-2eabf5ed9907

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