American Heart Association Medal for Meritorious Service

Copied Joseph E. Renier, American Heart Association Medal for Meritorious Service, 1952 or 1956, bronze, 2 1⁄2 in. (6.4 cm) diam., Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mrs. Joseph Renier, 1967.93.59

Artwork Details

Title
American Heart Association Medal for Meritorious Service
Artist
Founder
Medallic Art Company
Date
1952 or 1956
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
2 1⁄2 in. (6.4 cm) diam.
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Joseph Renier
Mediums
Mediums Description
bronze
Classifications
Subjects
  • Figure — fragment — hand
  • Object — other — torch
  • Emblem — heart
Object Number
1967.93.59
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1967.93.59

Artwork Description

The American Heart Association was established in 1924 to educate the public about heart disease prevention. The trademark torch in Joseph Renier’s medal is still used today by the AHA and was designed in 1924 by the wife of John Wyckoff, an association board member.