MEDALS OF THE CARNEGIE HERO FUND COMMISSION

The first design of the medal in bronze was executed by the jewelry firm of J.E. Caldwell & Co. of Philadelphia. This medal is 3 inches (75mm) in diameter, and the early medals were 3/8’(4mm) thick. The design of the medal went untouched for the first 100 years of its existence. The Commission’s centennial in 2004 prompted a design review, resulting in subtle changes. Notably, medals awarded in the centennial year carried a banner across the base of the obverse: “1904-ONE HUNDRED YEARS-2004”, and the bust of Andrew Carnegie was modified by sculptor Luigi Badia of Somers, N.Y. His initals “LB”are located to the left of the bust on the obverse as well as on the reverse side. Also on the reverse, the seal of Newfoundland was dropped because the colony became a province of Canada in 1949.

First U.S. Design 1904-2003

Second U.S. Design 2004-Date

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To read the complete article, see:
Medals of the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission (www.themedalcollector.com/uploads/Medals_of_the_Carnegie
_Hero_Fund_Commission.pdf)

To read the complete NGC article, see:
NGC Certifies Carnegie Hero Fund Medal (www.ngccoin.com/news/article/5485/Carnegie-Hero-Medal/)

To read the earlier E-Sylum articles, see:
SILVER 1904 CARNEGIE HERO MEDAL SOLD (www.coinbooks.org/esylum_v19n25a23.html)
CARNEGIE HERO MEDAL WINNER'S GRAVE TO GET PLAQUE (www.coinbooks.org/esylum_v19n31a22.html)

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