1943 Large Bronze Medal Society Of Medalists 27th Issue Anna Hyatt Huntington
Description: A nice large and heavy bronze medal from 1943. This is the Society of Medalists twenty seventh issue medal. The medal has the image of an elephant eating grass with his trunk on the obverse. There is also the word "AFRICA" along the edge behind the animal on the obverse. The reverse shows several animals in various positions around water with a tree above and the words "WATER HOLE" along the edge above the animals. The reverse also has the mark A.H.H. (c) in the bottom near the edge. The medal has a beautiful textured and toned brassy surfaces. The edge of the medal is marked "The Society of Medalists Twenty Seventh 1943- ANNA HYATT HUNTINGTON SCULPTOR" and "Medallic Art Company N.Y Bronze". A great looking and very interesting medal to add to your collection of American art medals. Please carefully review the photos presented as they are part and parcel of our description.
Date: 1943.
Origin: New York, USA.
Artist: Anna Hyatt Huntington.
Weight and Size: The medal weighs ~188 grams, is ~73 millimeters in diameter, and ~5 millimeters thick at the edge.
References: Alexander SOM 27.2
Maker: Medallic Art Company of New York.
Marks: Marked The Society of Medalists Twenty Seventh 1943- ANNA HYATT HUNTINGTON SCULPTOR" and "Medallic Art Company N.Y Bronze" along the edge of the medal. There is the marking "A.H.H. (c)" bottom of the Reverse.
Condition: The medal is in excellent condition and I would grade it as mint state. The medal has no observable wear and a minimum of surface marks or scratches. It has what I view as beautiful matte brassy textured surface and coloring. The medal is great looking and is problem free. A great medal to add to your collection. A great medal to add to your collection. Please view photos for additional condition information and to appreciate the beauty of the piece.
Date: 1943.
Origin: New York, USA.
Artist: Anna Hyatt Huntington.
Weight and Size: The medal weighs ~188 grams, is ~73 millimeters in diameter, and ~5 millimeters thick at the edge.
References: Alexander SOM 27.2
Maker: Medallic Art Company of New York.
Marks: Marked The Society of Medalists Twenty Seventh 1943- ANNA HYATT HUNTINGTON SCULPTOR" and "Medallic Art Company N.Y Bronze" along the edge of the medal. There is the marking "A.H.H. (c)" bottom of the Reverse.
Condition: The medal is in excellent condition and I would grade it as mint state. The medal has no observable wear and a minimum of surface marks or scratches. It has what I view as beautiful matte brassy textured surface and coloring. The medal is great looking and is problem free. A great medal to add to your collection. A great medal to add to your collection. Please view photos for additional condition information and to appreciate the beauty of the piece.
