Medal commemorating the Milan International Exhibition, 1906

Medal commemorating the Milan International Exhibition, 1906. Obverse: A man holding a sledge hammer (left) representing industry, being kissed on the forehead by a woman holding a book (right) representing science. Inscription: 'LABOR SCIENTIAE AVXILIO GLORIAM CONSEQVITVR.' Reverse: A tree, arched buildings in background. Inscription: 'ESPOSIZIONE INTERNAZIONALE MILANO 1906'. In box marked 'Milan International Exhibition', 1906. Presented by the British Commission.

Object Details

ID: MEC2706
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Castiglioni, Giannino; Johnson, S.
Places: Italy
Events: Milan International Exhibition, 1906
Date made: 1906
People: Johnson, S.; Castiglioni, Giannino
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 60 mm
Parts: Medal commemorating the Milan International Exhibition, 1906