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Lafayette (Circular medal, bronze, 21 mm), ?

 Item — Box: 187
Identifier: Item 94

Scope and Contents

O: Bust of Lafayette in redingote, facing right, with the legend: General Lafayette around the edge. R: the American seal (a bald eagle with its wings outstretched [or "displayed," in heraldic terms], holding a bundle of 13 arrows in its left talon referring to the 13 original states, and an olive branch, in its right talon, together symbolizing that the United States of America has "a strong desire for peace, but will always be ready for war.") Not listed by Olivier, date unknown. White

Dates

  • ?

Creator

Language of Materials

Collection material mainly in French, with a few items in English.

Conditions Governing Access

Restricted

Extent

49.6 cubic feet. (49.6 cubic feet.)

Repository Details

Part of the Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections Repository

Contact:
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Cornell University
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