Texas Medallion Medal

Joseph E. Renier, Texas Medallion Medal, 1936, bronze, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mrs. Joseph Renier, 1967.93.40
Copied Joseph E. Renier, Texas Medallion Medal, 1936, bronze, 3 in. (7.7 cm) diam., Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mrs. Joseph Renier, 1967.93.40

Artwork Details

Title
Texas Medallion Medal
Artist
Founder
Medallic Art Company
Date
1936
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
3 in. (7.7 cm) diam.
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Joseph Renier
Mediums
Mediums Description
bronze
Classifications
Subjects
  • Figure group — female
  • Allegory — place — Texas
  • Emblem
Object Number
1967.93.40
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1967.93.40

Artwork Description

Beginning at the upper left and moving clockwise around this medal, the crests arrayed around the Lone Star of Texas represent the United States, the Republic of Texas, Mexico, Spain, France, and the Confederacy. Research has not yet revealed the purpose of this medal, which was designed by Joseph Renier.