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Ceremonial Artifacts ➔ Medal, Grand Rapids Deutscher-tag (german Day), 10/6/1890

Identifier:
199943
Description:
Shield-shaped medal with small ring attached to top center. One face of the medal depicts a relief two women shaking hands--one with an American stars and stripes shield, and the other with a German imperial eagle motif shield, over a background of stars and stripes. Underneath the women are the words "Einigkeit macht stark." The opposite face has the words "Grand Rapids Deutscher-Tag, October 6, 1890" surrounded by small floral motifs.
Date:
1890
Materials:
Metal
Dimensions:
1.75" h 1.3" w 0.25" d
Current Location Status:
On Exhibit
Exhibit/Program:
Newcomers: The People of this Place (after 2008)