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:
804 Seminary Place
Saint Louis MO 63105 USA
314-505-7935
reference@concordiahistoricalinstitute.org
804 Seminary Place
Saint Louis MO 63105 USA
314-505-7935
reference@concordiahistoricalinstitute.org