Medal (60.147)
Unknown Artist
Obverse: Bronze medal with a ring on top and the raised bust of President Benjamin Harrison in the center. Under the bust is written "BENJAMIN HARRISON." Around the face of the medal are the words "TWENTY THIRD PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES".
Reverse: Text at the center reads "GENERAL/ JAMES A. BEAVER/ CHIEF MARSHAL" and is underscored with a line, dot, and line. Around the face of the medal are the words "INAUGURAL CEREMONIES MARCH 4, 1889/ HARRISON & MORTON".
1889
Bronze
1.5in
60.147
Image and text: DAR Museum, 2024
Where you'll find this
DAR Museum
Permanent collection