The Henry and Ludmilla Shapiro Collection; Partial gift and partial purchase through the Decorative Arts Association Acquisition and Smithsonian Collections Acquisition Program Funds
Accession Number:
1989-41-49
Catalogue Status:
Research in Progress
Description:
Circular; in the center a stylized figure of Red Army cavalryman on horse; above, the inscription (in Russian) "Red Cavalry;" predominantly red and light green
Anthony de Francisci, born Palermo, Italy 1887-died New York City 1964
Medium:
bronze
Dimensions:
1 1/8 x 1 1/8 in. (2.9 x 2.9 cm) hexagonal
Type:
Sculpture-Medal
Date:
1925
Topic:
Allegory\place\Texas
Object\foliage\laurel
Emblem\seal
Object\flower\bluebonnet
Credit Line:
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mrs. Gilda Slate
Object number:
1966.110.14
Description:
Congress commissioned the Texas Cavalry Service medal on April 16, 1924, to honor service on the Mexican border during the First World War. The Equipment Branch, Quartermaster General Department of the U.S. Army specified the acceptable imagery for the medal. This is one of two designs Anthony de Francisci created for the commission. The obverse shows the state seal with the familiar Lone Star encircled by a wreath, while the reverse depicts the bluebonnet, the state flower of Texas, surrounded by the dates of service in 1918.
Anthony de Francisci, born Palermo, Italy 1887-died New York City 1964
Medium:
bronze
Dimensions:
1 1/8 x 1 1/8 in. (2.9 x 2.9 cm) hexagonal
Type:
Sculpture-Medal
Date:
1925
Topic:
Allegory\place\Texas
Object\foliage\laurel
Emblem\seal
Object\flower\bluebonnet
Credit Line:
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mrs. Gilda Slate
Object number:
1966.110.15
Description:
Congress commissioned the Texas Cavalry Service medal on April 16, 1924, to honor service on the Mexican border during the First World War. The Equipment Branch, Quartermaster General Department of the U.S. Army specified the acceptable imagery for the medal. This is one of two designs Anthony de Francisci created for the commission. The obverse shows the state seal with the familiar Lone Star encircled by a wreath, while the reverse depicts the bluebonnet, the state flower of Texas, surrounded by the dates of service in 1918.
4th Cavalry Band at Mid-Pacific Carnival, Honolulu [photographic postcard, ca. 1912-1918]
Collector:
Hazen, Robert M
Physical description:
Silver gelatin on paper
1 item
Type:
Photographs
Photographic postcards
Postcards
Picture postcards
Place:
Honolulu (Hawaii)
Date:
1912
1918
ca 1912-1918
1910-1920
1900-1950
Topic:
Cavalry horses
Horsemen and horsewomen
Bands (Music)
United States. Army
Musicians
Cavalry
Local number:
AC0253-0000018.tif (AC Scan No.)
Notes:
Item No. 785, Series 1, Subseries 7, in box 10
Summary:
Cavalry mounted on horseback with musical instruments
Postcard printed on Azo paper. No message, no stamp. Inscription in negative, showing white at bottom of card: "72 / Mid-Pacific Carnival - Honolulu - Military Parade - 4th Cavalry Band."
Anthony de Francisci, born Palermo, Italy 1887-died New York City 1964
Medium:
gold plated white metal
Dimensions:
2 in. (5.2 cm) hexagonal
Type:
Sculpture-Medal
Date:
1925
Topic:
Occupation\military\soldier
Equestrian
Credit Line:
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mrs. Gilda Slate
Object number:
1966.110.16
Description:
Congress commissioned the Texas Cavalry Service medal on April 16, 1924, to honor service on the Mexican border during the First World War. The Equipment Branch, Quartermaster General Department of the U.S. Army specified the acceptable imagery for the medal. This is one of two designs Anthony de Francisci created for the commission. The obverse depicts a horseman bearing a flag, while the reverse shows the Texas “Lone Star” accompanied by the dates of service in 1918.
Anthony de Francisci, born Palermo, Italy 1887-died New York City 1964
Medium:
gold plated white metal
Dimensions:
2 in. (5.2 cm) hexagonal
Type:
Sculpture-Medal
Date:
1925
Topic:
Allegory\place\Texas
Object\foliage\laurel
Emblem\seal
Credit Line:
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mrs. Gilda Slate
Object number:
1966.110.18
Description:
Congress commissioned the Texas Cavalry Service medal on April 16, 1924, to honor service on the Mexican border during the First World War. The Equipment Branch, Quartermaster General Department of the U.S. Army specified the acceptable imagery for the medal. This is one of two designs Anthony de Francisci created for the commission. The obverse depicts a horseman bearing a flag, while the reverse shows the Texas “Lone Star” accompanied by the dates of service in 1918.
