Object Record
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Metadata
Accession number |
1988.115 |
Object Identification Number |
1988.115.002 |
Object Name |
Medal, Commemorative |
Donor |
Knudsen, Folkvar V. |
Description |
Two part commemorative badge. Silver/aluminum color. Top portion is a rectangular name plate with a slight curve to it and a decorative top. "ERINDRING" is written across it in raised letters. Latch hook is on back of name plate. Attached below it is a circular medal. Text around the rim reads, "HIDINDTIL HAR HERREN HJULPET/ 20 MARTS 1897." In the center is an image of a church. On the back of the medallion text reads, "DANSKE EV. LUTH. TRINITATIS KIRKE/ 1872/ CHICAGO." In the center is an image of a different church from the front. |
Dimensions |
W-1.188 L-1.75 inches |
Year Range From |
1872 |
Year Range To |
1897 |
Place Of Origin |
USA |
Material |
Metal |
Associated People |
Knudsen, Folkvar V. |
Search Terms |
Knudsen, Folkvar V. Religion Illinois Chicago Danish Evangelical Lutheran Church Trinity Lutheran Church commemorative medal |
Provenance |
One of two medallions found by donor. They are mementos from two conventions of the Danish Evangelical Lutheran Church and were given to the delegates. Donor found these medals discarded after the Trinity Lutheran Church closed. Donor was a member of this church for many years, served on the church council for eighteen years, and was President of the council for three years. |
Images |
013\1988115002.JPG |
Date Received by Museum |
1988 |