Creation Date
1927
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.
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Provenance
With all proper markings according to the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Museum.
Medium
Bronze Centenary medal
Dimensions
2.75 x 2.75
Catalogue Number
2015.158
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Reverse view
Reverse view