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Robert K. Sparrow Papers with Hus and Luther Medals

 Collection
Identifier: Collection ID-1031

Content Description

Two coins and various personal papers

Hus Medal

  • Commemorative issue: 550 Years since the Death of Jan Hus
  • Obverse: Socialist coat of arms with Czech lion and Slovak shield, lettering around: ČESKOSLOVENSKÁ SOCIALISTICKÁ REPUBLIKA (Translation: Czechoslovak Socialist Republic). Engraver: Karel Lidický
  • Reverse: Bust of Jan Hus right, denomination below. Lettering: MISTR JAN HUS 1415-1965 - KČS 10 - K LIDICKÝ (Translation: Master Jan Hus). Engraver: Karel Lidický
  • Edge: Smooth with Lettering: 550 let upálení M. JANA HUSA (Translation: 550 Years since the Burning of M. Jan Hus)
  • DEC 2013 #12 C1

Luther Medal

  • Commemorative issue: 500th birthday of Martin Luther
  • Obverse: An eagle, emblem of the German Federal Republic. Karlsruhe mint mark (G). Lettering: BUNDESREPUBLIK DEUTSCHLAND - G - 1983 - 5 DEUTSCHE MARK (Engraver: Carl Vezerfi-Clemm)
  • Reverse: Face of Martin Luther with Lettering: MARTIN LUTHER 1483-1546 (Engraver: Carl Vezerfi-Clemm)
  • Edge Lettering: GOTTES WORT BLEIBT IN EWIGKEIT
  • DEC 2013 #12 C2

Dates

  • Creation: 1979 - 1990

Extent

.21 Linear Feet (One 2" letter box)

Language of Materials

English

German

Physical Location

  • Medals are located in the Vault.
  • Collection is located at 3.22.4.4

Title
Robert K. Sparrow Papers with Hus and Luther Medals
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Concordia Historical Institute Repository

Contact:
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Saint Louis MO 63105 USA
314-505-7935