Artist:

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

Medium:

bronze

Dimensions:

overall: 2 3/4 in. (7 cm) diam. 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm) diam. of medal

Type:

Sculpture-Medal-Sample

Date:

1942

Luce Center Label:

The Merchant Marine Distinguished Service Medal has been awarded since 1939 to seamen who have distinguished themselves through outstanding conduct or service in the line of duty. Paul Manship’s artist’s strike, or sample, shows a preliminary design for the obverse. In the final medal, the eight points of the stylized compass appear in silver metal.

Topic:

Allegory\civic\military  Search this

Emblem\star  Search this

Credit Line:

Smithsonian American Art Museum, Bequest of Paul Manship

Object number:

1966.47.139

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/vk7b8ce0e9d-f017-43ee-9e99-8ecb5ae0e82e

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:saam_1966.47.139