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Century of Progress Exposition 1933-1934 Medal [136243]

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Century of Progress Exposition 1933-1934 Medal  [136243]
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Larger than HK-463, this medal was issued at the Fair and is 2-1/4 inches. Includes original papers. Obv: Full male figure, nude with flowing loin-cloth, outspread arms and legs, on top of and astride pillars; under r. foot 1833, under l. foot 1933; under r. hand, vertical Research, (c) to lower l., leaves above hand; under l. hand, vertical Industry, below is microscopic E R Z, above hand is small graph. Rev: Relief map of Exposition grounds and lake, above is directional N arrow, to l. is small vertical Zettler (designer)--all within large center circle; outside around A - Century - of - Progress - International - Exposition - Chicago - 1933 - Bronze. 38mm. Official Medals struck in Mint Exhibit on grounds; designed by Emil Robert Zettler, sculptor and head of Industrial Art Section of Chicago's Art Institute. Artist obtained design patent D90,162 for his medallic design June 20, 1933. Dies were produced by Medallic Art Co. in New York City, but contract to strike the medals was awarded to Crowe, a metalworking firm in Chicago. Issued in 2-3/4 & 2-1/4 inches.

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State: Illinois
City: Chicago
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