Martin Delany medal, American Negro Commemorative Society series, United States, 1972

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Medal, Martin Delany

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One (1) Martin Delany medal

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United States, 1972

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Obverse Image: Bust of Delany.

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Obverse Text: MARTIN R. DELANY / 1812 1885 / PHYSICIAN EDITOR EXPLORER / T.A. ROVELSTAD

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Reverse Image: Delany in military uniform holding a sword.

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Reverse Text: THE FIRST NEGRO FIELD OFFICER IN U.S. HISTORY

Date Made: 1972

Issuing Authority: American Negro Commemorative SocietyAssociated Person: Delany, Martin RobinsonMaker: Franklin Mint

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United StatesAssociated Place: United States

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Credit Line: American Negro Commemorative Society

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: NU.72.54.2Catalog Number: 72.54.2Maker Number: 44Serial Number: 3Accession Number: 300977

Object Name: medalOther Terms: Medal; Commemorative

Physical Description: silver (overall material)Measurements: medal: 3.88 cm; x 1 1/2 in

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a8-3d29-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_967857

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