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Medal (bronze, 1 5/8'' square cross) suspended on blue ribbon from bronze bar

1873-10-1 ‧ 1 5/8 in ‧ Decorative art ‧ color ‧ Jump to full details ‧ Request from Special Collections

Alternate title:Medal (bronze, 1 5/8'' square cross) suspended on blue ribbon from bronze bar. Medal bear motto, "For long service, 22''; bar bears word, "Defendam." Back of medal is inscribed "Band Master P.S. Gilmore, Oct. 1- 1873", October 1, 1873.
Summary:In honor of Patrick Gilmore's long service as a bandleader, the 22nd Regiment of New York awarded him this medal. Medal bears motto, "For long service, 22''; bar bears word, "Defendam." Back of medal is inscribed "Band Master P.S. Gilmore, Oct. 1- 1873."
Century:1801-1900
Place of origin – Continent:North America
Place of origin – Country:United States of America
Temporal subject: 1871-1880
Topical subjects: Gilmore, P. S. (Patrick Sarsfield), 1829-1892
American Bandmaster's Association
Genre:Medals
ArchivesUM location:Patrick Gilmore Collection
  • series 1
  • box 1
  • folder 22
Repository:Special Collections in Performing Arts
Browse terms:Performing Arts, Music
Copyright holder:Public Domain
Collection:Digital Collections
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