Creation Date
1927
Era
1900-present
Medium
Bronze Centenary medal
Dimensions
2.75 x 2.75
Credit Line
Long-term Loan from the Estate of Boris Blick, 2015
Accession Number
2015.158
Description
Given out on February 28, 1927 this centenary medal represents one hundred years of safety, strength, and speed in the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company. On the obverse the 'modern' steam locomotive is touched by the 'spirit of transportation'. The reverse shows the company's first steam engine, Peter Cooper's Tom Thumb.
Provenance
With all proper markings according to the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Museum.
Preview
2015.158b.jpg (2877 kB)
Reverse view
Reverse view