Liberation of Florence medal
Extent and Medium
overall: | Diameter: 1.440 inches (3.658 cm)
Archival History
The medal was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2016 by Ambassador Susan Schwab and Ms.Teresa S. Marshall.
Acquisition
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Gerald Schwab
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Susan Schwab and Teresa Marshall
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Susan Schwab and Teresa Marshall
Scope and Content
Round metal medal commemorating the liberation of Florence on August 12, 1944. The words "Florence/Cradle of the Arts/Freed by the Allies" along with images of famous Florentine buildings on one side and the words "Democracy/Prosperity/Freedom" and three flags, including British and American flags, on the other.
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions on access
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Round metal medal with loop for hanging, commemorating the liberation of Florence on August 12, 1944. The words "Florence/Cradle of the Arts/Freed by the Allies" along with images of famous Florentine buildings on one side and the words "Democracy/Prosperity/Freedom" and three flags, including British and American flags, on the other.
Genre
- Object
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