Object Record
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Metadata
Accession number |
1990.116 |
Object Identification Number |
1990.116.039 |
Object Name |
Medal, Commemorative |
Donor |
Stehr, Allegra |
Description |
Large dark metal commemorative medal featuring a raised image of Martin Luther in the center. Luther wears a box shaped hat and has shaggy shoulder-length hair. Only the shoulders of his garment are visible. Around the rim text reads, "DOCTOR MORTEN LUTHER/ REFORMATOR." There is only text on the back side. Text around the rim reads, "EISLEBEN WITTENBERG WORMS/ 1483- 10 NOVEMB- 1883." Text in the center reads, "MINDE/ OM LUTHER'S/ 400/ AARIGE FØDSELS-DAG." There is a small loop at the top in order for this medal to be strung. |
Dimensions |
W-2.428 L-2.75 D-0.313 inches |
Creation Date |
November 10, 1883 |
Material |
Metal |
Associated People |
Stehr, Allegra Luther, Martin |
Search Terms |
Stehr, Allegra Luther, Martin Religion Lutheranism Protestant Reformation commemorative medal |
Provenance |
This medal commemorates the 400th anniversary of the birth of Martin Luther (b. 11/10/1483), a German monk and the theologian whose ideas about church reform started the Protestant Reformation. Lutheranism is present in Denmark and is practiced by many Danish Americans. |
Images |
018\1990116039.JPG |
Date Received by Museum |
1990 |