Medal
- Object Name:
- Medal
- Object ID:
- 2018.049.06
- Place of Origin:
- Germany
- Date:
- 1917-1919
- Description:
- Good luck medallion. Sent or brought home from World War I by George G. Lee (1892-1976) of Concord, NH. Circular brass medallion with raised cast lettering and designs. Obverse: "GUTE / FAHRT", chimney sweep, and four-leaf clover. Reverse: blank shield (appears to be a mirror) with scrollwork around it. Gute Fahrt is German for "have a good trip" or "bon voyage."
- Material:
- Metal
Brass - Dimensions:
- H-1.35 D-0.1 Dia-1.2 inches
- Provenance:
- George Gilbert Lee (1892-1976) of Concord, NH, served in France during World War I. He was a member of the 9th Company, 2nd Regiment, Air Service Mechanics. He later worked as an auto mechanic in Concord.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Dick and Alna Stevens
- People:
- Lee, George Gilbert (1892-1976)
- Subjects:
- World War I, Souvenirs, Four-leaf clovers, Chimney sweeps, Medallions
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