The Cleveland Museum of Art

Collection Online as of July 9, 2026

A circular bronze medal depicts a woman in profile, walking left with long, draped clothing rippling around her legs. Her forward arm reaches toward the four-line inscription "FOR SERVICE FAITHFULLY RENDERED," while her rear arm is raised. Rays of light radiate from behind her, framing a distant silhouette of the Statue of Liberty. The medal's warm, matte finish highlights the fluid lines and textured surface of the bronze relief.

Honor Medal (reverse)

1917–1918
manufacturer

American Car and Foundry Co.

(American)
America
bronze
Diameter: 6.4 cm (2 1/2 in.)
Gift of W. Frank Purdy 1920.246.b
Location: Not on view
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Source URL:

https://www.clevelandart.org/art/1920.246.b