Medal

Object Name:

Medal

Object ID:

1979.023.02

Place of Origin:

Heubach/Württ, Germany

Date:

1978

Description:

Commemorative medal, Concord Stagecoach, 1978. One of two medals in blue plastic box. Horizontal rectangular copper medal attached to red, white, and blue striped ribbon. Relief image of Concord Coach pulled by four horses, with text "CONCORD STAGECOACH / ANNO 1850". Attached to top of ribbon is cast copper eagle on shield, with text "STUTTGART GERMANY / 4. INT. / DEUTSCH-AMERIKANISCHE / FREUNDSCHAFTSWANDERUNG / 1978". Box has silver lettering, "MEDAILLENHERSTELLER / FRITZ REU & CO. / 7072 HEUBACH / Wurtt."

(DEUTSCH-AMERIKANISCHE FREUNDSCHAFTS WANDERUNG = German-American Friendship Walk; MEDAILLEN HERSTELLER = Medal's Manufacturer)

Material:

Metal
Copper

Dimensions:

H-5.25 W-2.4 inches

Provenance:

This medal is an award from the Stuttgart American Wandering Club for completing a 10 kilometer hike as part of a Volksmarch held in Stuttgart-Vaihingen, Germany, July 1-2, 1978.

Credit Line:

Annonymous Gift

Subjects:

Horse teams, Horses, Medals, Stagecoaches, Concord Coach, Hiking, Walking, Awards