Artist:

Paul Manship, born St. Paul, MN 1885-died New York City 1966  Search this

Medium:

gold-plated and enameled bronze

Dimensions:

overall: 3 5/8 x 1 5/8 in. (9.2 x 4.2 cm)

Type:

Sculpture-Medal

Date:

1919

Luce Center Label:

Congress authorized the United States Navy Distinguished Service Medal on February 4, 1919. The medal is awarded for meritorious service in the Navy, whether in combat or noncombat operations. In Paul Manship’s design the American eagle appears on the obverse and Poseidon’s trident on the reverse. The pendant medal hangs from a five-pointed star and pentagon symbolizing the five branches of the American military.

Topic:

Animal\bird\eagle  Search this

Architecture\boat\detail  Search this

Emblem\star  Search this

Credit Line:

Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the artist

Object number:

1965.16.97

Restrictions & Rights:

Usage conditions apply

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Smithsonian American Art Museum Collection

Department:

Painting and Sculpture

Data Source:

Smithsonian American Art Museum

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/vk75895fa41-4a0d-47f9-8ec6-9e9723026476

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:saam_1965.16.97