Issued by
Republic of Liberia, Liberian, founded 1848
Received by
Carter, William Beverly Jr., American, 1921 - 1982
Subject of
President Tolbert, William, Liberian, 1913 - 1980
Date
ca. 1977
Medium
enamel on metal
Dimensions
H x W x D: 4 15/16 × 2 3/8 × 3/8 in. (12.6 × 6 × 0.9 cm)
Description
The Liberian Order of African Redemption Grand Commander badge awarded to Ambassador William Beverly Carter, Jr. by Liberian President William Richard Tolbert Jr. It is a two (2) piece, double-sided pendant medal; a five-pointed star suspended from a wreath. It is constructed from metal and detailed in gilt and enamel. The main body of the medal is a five-pointed star, with each point covered in white enamel and terminating with a gilt ball. Golden rays extend from between the arms. At the center of the star, on the obverse, there is a roundel with two (2) figures with broken chains at their feet, kneeling at the base of a cross bearing the letters [INRI]. The figures, a male and a female, are depicted in profile facing the cross. The male’s hands are held up in a prayer pose, while the female’s proper left hand rests on the cross. The roundel is framed by a green and red enameled wreath of laurels and berries. In the roundel on the reverse, is a variation of the coat of arms of Liberia: a three-mast ship with its sails raised, approaching land. On the left is a sun setting on the horizon and on the right is a palm tree. Sitting on the shore, in the foreground, is a plough. Above the ship, is a bird holding a document in its beak. The rondel is encircled in a light blue enamel frame with the gilt letters of the motto of the Republic of Liberia, [THE LOVE OF LIBERTY BROUGHT US HERE]. The top of the star is threaded through the bezel of a green and red enameled wreath of laurels and berries. A lobster claw clasp and two (2) jump rings are attached to the top of the wreath.
Place used
Liberia, West Africa, Africa
Collection title
Archive of Ambassador W. Beverly Carter
Classification
Awards, Medals, and Insignia
Type
commemorative medals
Topic
Africa
Government
International affairs
Politics
U.S. History, 1969-2001
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the family of Ambassador William Beverly Carter, Jr.
Object number
A2019.45.1.3.1
Restrictions & Rights
Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd57d44efc1-53d2-4c21-b72b-97ccb3886b93

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