Manufactured by
H. J. Ludwig, American
Issued by
New York Chapter Knights of Columbus, American
Received by
Peacock, Eulace, American, 1914 - 1996
Date
1930-1948
Medium
sterling silver
Dimensions
H x W x D (overall): 2 1/16 × 1 7/16 × 3/16 in. (5.2 × 3.6 × 0.5 cm)
H x W x D (medal): 1 5/8 × 1 7/16 × 1/16 in. (4.1 × 3.6 × 0.2 cm)
Description
New York Chapter Knights of Columbus medal awarded to Eulace Peacock for the 60 Yard Invitation event awarded to Eulace Peacock. The medal is silver tone, round and is attached to two (2) round jump rings at the bezel. In the center of the obverse of the medal is a relief depiction of a ship with sails raised, viewed from the starboard side. The ship is depicted sailing in water. Relief text around the medal reads, [NEW YORK CHAPTER KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS]. The reverse of the medal is engraved with text that reads, [60 YD. INVITATION] with flourishes above and below the text. Along the bottom edge is a stamped maker’s mark that reads [H. J. Ludwig / 5 W 44 ST. NYC.]. Below is the mark is the stamped hallmark, [STERLING].
Place made
New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Place used
New York, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Awards, Medals, and Insignia
Type
medals
Topic
Athletes
Sports
Track and field
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
A2014.63.105.1.74
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd568cbb22b-1a8c-4891-93c7-9f4622939521

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