Manufactured by
Dieges & Clust, American, founded 1898
Issued by
Seton Hall University, American, founded 1856
Received by
Peacock, Eulace, American, 1914 - 1996
Date
1935
Medium
copper alloy on metal with silk, dye, thread and a gemstone
Dimensions
H x W x D (overall): 2 11/16 × 1 5/16 × 3/8 in. (6.8 × 3.4 × 0.9 cm)
H x W x D (pin): 1/4 × 1 5/16 × 1/4 in. (0.7 × 3.4 × 0.6 cm)
H x W x D (ribbon): 1 3/16 × 1 3/8 × 3/8 in. (3 × 3.5 × 0.9 cm)
H x W x D (medal): 1 5/16 × 1 5/16 × 3/16 in. (3.4 × 3.4 × 0.5 cm)
Description
Seton Hall College bronze medal for the Special Sprint event awarded to Eulace Peacock in 1935. The medal consists of a gold toned bar pin holding a blue and white striped ribbon. The pin has a “C” clasp closure on the back and a bar that holds the ribbon. The ribbon is crimped to the front of the bar at each corner. Attached to the bottom of the ribbon is a clover shaped, bronze colored medal held in place with two (2) jump rings. The medal has a round jump ring threaded through the top that is attached to the jump ring hanging from the bottom of the ribbon. In the center of the obverse of the medal is relief bust depiction of the Greek god, Hermes, depicted profile and wearing a winged helmet set with a blue gemstone. A relief sunburst pattern surrounds Hermes. Printed in relief around the edges of the medal is the text, [SETON HALL / COLLEGE]. On the reverse of the medal, at the top center, is engraved text that reads [SPECIAL SPRINTS / 1935]. 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, [DIEGES & CLUST].
Place used
South Orange, Essex County, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America
Place made
New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Awards, Medals, and Insignia
Type
pins (fasteners)
medals
Topic
Athletes
Education
Sports
Track and field
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
A2014.63.105.1.86
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5e83e4b25-ed91-4805-a9a6-3358678c2761

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