Award Medal of the National Institute of Arts and Letters

Designed by Adolph Alexander Weinman American, born Germany

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In addition to being a leading monumental sculptor of the early twentieth century, Weinman was also a significant medalist. This award medal for the National Institute of Arts and Letters was issued in gold, bronze, and pewter. The obverse depicts a head of Apollo, god of the arts, in right-facing profile. The reverse bears a Roman lamp of learning with three flames and sunbeams radiating behind it.

Award Medal of the National Institute of Arts and Letters, Designed by Adolph Alexander Weinman (American (born Germany), Karlsruhe 1870–1952 New York), gold, American

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Award Medal of the National Institute of Arts and Letters, Designed by Adolph Alexander Weinman (American (born Germany), Karlsruhe 1870–1952 New York), gold, American
Award Medal of the National Institute of Arts and Letters, Designed by Adolph Alexander Weinman (American (born Germany), Karlsruhe 1870–1952 New York), gold, American

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