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: 3 1/8 × 3 1/8 × 5/8 in. (7.9 × 7.9 × 1.6 cm)
Description
The Liberian Order of African Redemption Grand Commander star awarded to Ambassador William Beverly Carter, Jr. by Liberian President William Richard Tolbert Jr. The medal is a five-pointed star, constructed from metal and detailed in gilt and enamel. It is a gold toned medal with a pin and a “C” clasp closure. Each point of the star is covered in white enamel and terminates with a gilt ball. Golden rays extend from between the arms. At the center of the star 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 two (2) circular bands, the outer band is small connected beads and the inner band a green and red enameled wreath of laurels and berries.
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
A2019.45.1.3.2
Restrictions & Rights
Unknown - Restrictions Possible
Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd58b03872e-565b-4dbc-ac2f-7ea971f9bd98

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