Bronze Medal Society Of Medalists Michael Lantz The Meek Shall Inherit The Earth
Description: A nice large and heavy bronze medal from 1948. This is the Society of Medalists thirty seventh issue medal. The medal has the image of John the Baptist baptizing Jesus in the Jordan River with the legend "BLESSED* ARE*THE*MEEK*FOR*THEY*SHALL*INHERIT*THE*EARTH" within a dotted circle along the edge of the medal. The reverse shows a nude Salome holding the severed head of John the Baptist with a horse in the background. There is the name MICHAEL LANTZ 48 (c) below the image. The medal has a beautiful matte dark brassy patina. The edge of the medal is marked "The Society of Medalists Thirty Seventh Issue 1948-MIHAEL LANTZ Sculptor" and "Medallic Art Company N.Y. Bronze". A great looking and very interesting American art medal to add to your collection. Please carefully review the photos presented as they are part and parcel of our description.
Date: 1948.
Origin: New York, USA.
Artist: Michael Lantz.
Weight and Size: The medal weighs ~204 grams and is ~73 millimeters in diameter.
Maker: Medallic Art Company of New York.
References: Alexander SOM 37.1
Marks: Marked "The Society of Medalists Thirty Seventh Issue 1948-MIHAEL LANTZ Sculptor" and "Medallic Art Company N.Y. Bronze" along the edge of the medal. There is the marking "MICHAEL LANTZ 48 (c)" below the feet of Salome on the reverse.
Condition: The medal is in excellent condition and I would grade it as mint state uncirculated. The medal has no wear with minimum surface marks or scratches. It has what I view as beautiful matte brassy patina. The medal is problem free and great looking. A great medal to add to your collection. Please see the photos for additional condition information, to confirm its condition, and to appreciate the beauty of the piece.
