New York Chapter Knights of Columbus medal awarded to Eulace Peacock

Object Details

Description: New York Chapter Knights of Columbus medal awarded to Eulace Peacock for the 60 Yard Invitation event awarded to Eulace Peacock. The medal is silver tone, round and is attached to two (2) round jump rings at the bezel. In the center of the obverse of the medal is a relief depiction of a ship with sails raised, viewed from the starboard side. The ship is depicted sailing in water. Relief text around the medal reads, [NEW YORK CHAPTER KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS]. The reverse of the medal is engraved with text that reads, [60 YD. INVITATION] with flourishes above and below the text. Along the bottom edge is a stamped maker’s mark that reads [H. J. Ludwig / 5 W 44 ST. NYC.]. Below is the mark is the stamped hallmark, [STERLING].

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

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Medium: sterling silver
Dimensions: H x W x D (overall): 2 1/16 × 1 7/16 × 3/16 in. (5.2 × 3.6 × 0.5 cm); H x W x D (medal): 1 5/8 × 1 7/16 × 1/16 in. (4.1 × 3.6 × 0.2 cm)

Place made: New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Place used: New York, United States, North and Central America

See more items in: National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification: Awards, Medals, and Insignia