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Scope and Contents Bronze medal worn at the 1931 sesquicentennial commemoration of the surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown with red, white, and blue ribbon and nameplate. The obverse shows the Yorktown Memorial Structure and is surrounded by the words "United States & Yorktown Sesquicentennial Commission." The reverse reads "1781-Yorktown-1931-Oct 16-19- Sesquicentennial Celebration-Commemorating the Surrender of Lord Cornwallis" with 13 stars surrounded some of the lettering. Medal measures 1 1/2'' (diameter) not including ribbon or nameplate. Good condition although some oxidiation and grime are apparent on both sides, in particular around the lettering. Gift of Herbert Ganter. EDU2012.061

Transferred from the "Awards Received" Box of the Schuyler Otis Bland Papers (Mss. 65B61); gift of Mrs. Schuyler Otis Bland. Located in Dec Obj S2 SS3. Mss 65B61.06

Transferred from the 'Awards Received' Box of the Schuyler Otis Bland Papers (Mss 65 B61). Gift of Mrs. Schuyler Otis Bland. Located in Dec Obj S2 SS1. Mss 65B61.01

Medal with red, white, and blue ribbon and nametag for Mrs. E. G. Swem. Transferred from Folder 8 of the Yorktown series of the Virginia Cities Collection (Mss 39.4 V82ci). Located in Dec Obj S2 SS1. Mss 39.4V82ci.03