Medal, Commemorative
Object number2013.24.3
Date1962
MediumMetal, enamel
Credit LineGift of Dorothy McClelland
DescriptionRectangular, silver pin with raised lettering on the front describing event and wearer. Pendant attached to the bottom has an eagle with outstretched wings at the top with a star under each wing. Below the eagle is a shield with an olive branch on each side. The shield is horizontally divided into three sections with a ship with a blue background at the top, a plow with a yellow background in the middle, and three sheaves of wheat with a green background at the bottom. Horizontal pin across the back.Dimensions0.25 x 2 x 2.062 in. (0.6 x 5.1 x 5.2 cm)InscriptionsRaised lettering on the front "SILVER ANNIVERSARY / 25th ALLEGHENY COUNTY FAIR / AUG. 30 THRU SEPT. 3 1962 / OFFICIAL".
Historical NotesPart of a collection belonging to William D. McClelland, Sr.
Previous owner
Dr. William D. McClelland Sr.
On View
Not on view
1932-2017
Bastian Brothers Company
1942-1944
Scovill Manufacturing Company