Distinguished Achievement Medal Presented to Henry Ford by the Holland Society, 1940
THF158655 / Distinguished Achievement Medal Presented to Henry Ford by the Holland Society, 1940
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Artifact Overview
Henry Ford was recognized as more than an automotive industrialist; he was also acknowledged by many civic and corporate associations. The Holland Society's Distinguished Achievement Medal is awarded by the trustees to recognize achievement by those who are not members of the Society, but who have made an outstanding contribution in some field of human endeavor.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Commemorative medal
Date Made
1940
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
51.13.103
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Clara Ford Estate.
Material
Bronze (Metal)
Grosgrain
Leather
Silk (Textile)
Dimensions
Height: 1 in
Length: 3 in
Width: 5 in
Inscriptions
HOLLAND SOCIETY OF NEW YORK FOUNDED 1885 [front]
AWARDED TO HENRY FORD.D.ENG., L.L.D. FOR EMINENCE IN SCIENTIFIC MANUFACTURING / 1940 [reverse]
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