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Medal. Martin Luther. 450th Birth Anniversary (Brass), 1933

 Item
Identifier: 80-9-WAM-479

Dates

  • Creation: 1933

Extent

From the Sub-Series: 168 Artifacts

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Physical Location

Vault

Physical Description

Eight sided brass medal commemorating the 450th Anniversary of the birth of Martin Luther. The obverse shows a quarter bust (left) of Martin Luther in Talar and tied collar. The surrounding legend reads: "The 450th Anniversary of Martin Luther's Birth - 1483-1933". The reverse shows a Luther rose with a half-circle laurel wreath. Legend reads: "Lutheran Churches - Of Detroit". (R 1933-09) This medal is attached via a red ribbon to a name badge which reads: "Guest of Honor" which is copper colored. (Similar to R 1933-09)

Repository Details

Part of the Concordia Historical Institute Repository

Contact:
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