Artist:

Anthony de Francisci, born Palermo, Italy 1887-died New York City 1964  Search this

Medium:

gold plated white metal

Dimensions:

2 in. (5.2 cm) hexagonal

Type:

Sculpture-Medal

Date:

1925

Luce Center Label:

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.

Topic:

Occupation\military\soldier  Search this

Equestrian  Search this

Credit Line:

Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mrs. Gilda Slate

Object number:

1966.110.16

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/vk750a38c50-cc4c-4cc7-adc6-f4d201b89374

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:saam_1966.110.16