Nova Caesarea, 1664-1964

Someone said back to the OP, and commented on the medal, then I asked, "What medal?" Well, shouldn't I know because it's my medal and my thread!

I was laughing at myself when I believe you said, "Your words, not mine." Of course they were! It was intended to be a dumb question on my part. Hence, the reason for the saying. If you can laugh at yourself, anything that anyone might say to make fun of you doesn't matter.

Chris

Of course, there is also another adage that I've often used.......

"I always consider the source!"

Chris

 

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oops... i've had a few or ten beers tonite and am a little slow. either way, i love the medal!! :thumb::thumb:

 

That's an excellent piece. Never knew of that one.

 

My goal is to have at least one anniversary medal for every state. It doesn't matter if it is the 50th or 350th.

Chris

 

Do you know who the designer of that coin was? It has a De Francisci/Maine Centennial look to it.

 

I'm glad you asked that because it made me retrieve and read the leaflet that came in the box with the medal. The information is quite interesting.

The designer, Anthony Notaro of Wayne Township, NJ, won a national search competition which drew 56 entries from 14 states, and the medal was struck by the Medallic Art Company of NY (MACO).

It also answers the question of the symbolism of the turkey, wolf and turtle. It is a stylized totem pole representing the three Lenni Lenape Indian sub-tribes. The wild turkey represents the Unalachtigo Tribe; the wolf represents the Minsi Tribe, and the turtle represents the Unami Tribe.

Chris

 

Chris,
That explains all the arrow heads I used to find here in NJ as a kid.

Steve

 

I hate to tell you this, but those weren't arrowheads. They were casino chips.

Chris

 

Chris,
I was wondering why they were round! lol

Steve