Medal, Commemorative
Object number2015.27.4
Date2003
MediumMetal
Credit LineHeinz History Center Collection
DescriptionHiking medallion commemorating the Lewis & Clark Corps of Rediscovery Bicentennial. Circular metal medallion, curved overall so to conform to the shape of a hiking stick or walking stick when applied. Front is dark red in color with gold border, gold shallow relief of Meriwether Lewis & William Clark at center surrounded by gold raised text. One hole at left and right sides at center, each with one gold-tone metal nail through hole. Gold-tone on reverse with front decoration and text visible on back.Dimensions1.438 x 1.688 x 0.625 in. (3.7 x 4.3 x 1.6 cm)InscriptionsFront has gold raised text "LEWIS & CLARK / CORPS OF DISCOVERY / BICENTENNIAL".
Historical NotesLewis and Clark hiking medallion from Rooney Family Lewis and Clark trip, known as the Rooney Corps of Rediscovery.
Related person
William Clark
(1770 - 1838)
Related person
Sacagawea
Related person
Meriwether Lewis
(1774 - 1809)
Related institution
Rooney Family Corps of Rediscovery
Related person
Arthur Joseph Rooney Jr.
Related person
Daniel Milton Rooney
(1932 - 2017)
On View
Not on view
2003
c. 2003
c. 2003
2003
