Medal, Commemorative

Object number2015.104.2 a-c

Manufacturer Dieges & Clust

Date1920

OriginPittsburgh, PA

MediumMetal/Fabric/Gold/Paper/Ink/Thread

Credit LineGift of Phil Amaismeier

DescriptionPittsburg Press Baseball League medal with original paperboard box.Dimensions(a) Width 1.375, Length 2.688, Depth 0.25;
(b) Width 2.313, Length 3.625, Depth 0.5;
(c) Width 2.125, Length 3.375, Depth 0.5.
Inscriptions(a)
Front side features raised text around the perimeter "PITTSBURG PRESS BASEBALL LEAGUE / 1920 / CHAMPIONSHIP".

Reverse of medal has raised text "CHAMPIONS PRESS / PANHANDLE / LEAGUE / 1920".
Marks(a)
Reverse of medal has raised text "DIEGES & CLUST / GOLD FILLED".

Back of pinback band has inscribed text "D & C".

(b)
Interior has black text "[D&C logo] / DIEGES & CLUST / MFG. SPECIALTY JEWELERS / 15 JOHN ST. / NEW YORK / 149 TREMONT ST. / BOSTON, MASS. / 703 OLIVER BLDG. / PITTSBURGH, PA. / 58-64 WEST RANDOLPH ST. / CHICAGO, ILL."
Historical NotesThis baseball medal was found in a house in West Middletown, which is a borough in Washington County.

Related institution Panhandle League

Related institution Pittsburg Press Baseball League

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