Medal, Commemorative
2008.005.0263AB
from the collection of
Title
George's Stone Mountain Confederate Memorial Bronze Medallion, 1970Creation Date
1970Materials
Dimensions
2.75 in. Diameter
The copper medallion has a 2.75" diameter. The stand measures 2.25"w x 2.5"h.
Description
Bronze medallion from Georgia's Stone Mountain Confederate Memorial with stand. The obverse of the medallion displays three confederate soldiers (Stonewall Jackson, Robert E. Lee, and Jefferson Davis) on horseback holding their hats in their right hands and covering their chest. There is a mountain top in the background. The date 1970 appears on a banner beneath the men. The coin's reverse displays an American flag and a flag from the Confederate States of America. The flags are surrounded by a laurel wreath and again the stone mountain top appears in the background. The words, "Duty Honor Courage Unity Through Sacrifice" appear just outside the laurel wreath, around the perimeter.Related People and Organizations
Maurice H. Stans