Medal, Commemorative
Object number2010.88.13
Manufacturer
Bastian Brothers Company
OriginRochester, NY
MediumGold
Credit LineGift of Beverly Scott Harrington and Eileen Scott Gritton Harrington
DescriptionMedal is round, with wavy edges (like those of a wax seal), with an opening at the top. The seal at the center is topped with a castle-like building. The seal itself is separated into two sections: the first contains two medallions; the second, one. The two sections are separated by a bar of alternating checked squares. The outer ring identifies the seal at that of the City of Pittsburg. The reverse side of the medal shows the reverse image of the outline of the seal and the maker's mark.Dimensions1.5 x 1.687 in. (3.8 x 4.3 cm)InscriptionsThe outer ring states "SEAL OF THE / CITY OF PITTSBURG".
MarksThe reverse side of the medal has text at bottom left: "M.P.B / P.I.U." and bottom right: "...BROS CO. / ROCHESTER, N.Y."
Historical NotesPart of a collection relating to the Pennsylvania Grand Army of the Republic and John Remley who served in the Civil War and was active in the leadership of the GAR. The collection documents the military career of a Civil War soldier from the Western Pennsylvania region.
Related institution
City of Pittsburgh
Previous owner
John Britton Remley
(1844 - 1914)
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Bastian Brothers Company
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