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Medal, Prize

Object number2017.146.1 a,b

Manufacturer Brand-Chatillon Company

Date1918

OriginNew York, NY

MediumBronze(?); Metal; Enamel; Paperboard; Satin; Velvet; Adhesive

Credit LineGift of Elinor Aaron Langer

DescriptionRed Cross medallion with clamshell box.DimensionsDiameter x Depth (a): 2.063 × 0.125 in. (5.2 × 0.3 cm)
Height x Width x Depth (b - closed): 0.875 × 3.25 × 3.25 in. (2.2 × 8.3 × 8.3 cm)
Height x Width x Depth (b - open): 3.438 × 3.25 × 4.625 in. (8.7 × 8.3 × 11.7 cm)
Inscriptions(a)
Front has raised text within outer concentric circles "AMERICAN RED CROSS / PRIZE MEDAL" and within inner concentric circles "AWARDED IN RECOGNITION OF AID TO THE CAUSE OF HUMANITY / WORLD WAR".

Reverse has engraved text at center "Club Competition / WESTMORELAND / COUNTRY CLUB / MAY 30, 1918 / WON BY / CHARLES I. AARON" surround by raised text "PATRIOTISM / SUPREMACY / GENEROSITY".
Marks(b)
Yellow satin inside lid has gold text at center "Brand-Chatillon Co. / 634 Fifth Ave. / New York."
Historical NotesMedallion awarded to Charles I. Aaron for his work with the Red Cross during World War I. Charles I. Aaron (c.1873-1947) was born in Pittsburgh, the son of Louis I. Aaron. He was vice president of the Homer Laughlin China Company under his father and an active supporter of the Hebrew Institute. The children of the Hebrew Institute created the Charles I. Aaron Club in his honor in 1921. The Westmoreland Country Club was a Jewish social club at a time when most clubs would not allow Jewish members. The club awarded this medal to Aaron for his efforts with the Red Cross during World War I. The medallion was donated by Elinor Aaron Langer, the grand-niece of Charles I. Aaron.

Previous owner Charles I. Aaron

Related institution American Red Cross

Related institution Homer Laughlin China Company

Related institution Hebrew Institute

Related institution Westmoreland Country Club

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