The Philadelphia Sesquicentennial International Exposition in 1926 celebrated the 150th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
On the front, the American bald eagle stands guard over its eggs, symbolically defending the freedom that was born in Philadelphia on July 4, 1776. With the Independence Hall on the background, against a rising sun.
On the back, Medal of Award, surrounded by a wreath and the words "1776 - Sesquicentennial International Exposition Philadelphia - 1926"
Created by Albert Laessle.
Made of Bronze with gold plating. In its original government packaging.
In excellent condition.
Text from the insert:
Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition Philadelphia, 1926
THE MEDAL OF AWARD
ALBERT LAESSLE, Sculptor
Significance of the Design
THE Spirit of America, awaking to the full potentialities of its 150 years of its independence stands watchful, resourceful, protective, symbolized by the alert and decorative form of a young bald eagle, the mother of freedom who guards the home nest of peace and prosperity.
To stress the fecundity of America and its promise for the future the sculptor has purposely chosen the mother eagle and has placed within the nest the eggs which are the symbol of continuing productivity. The nest itself fashioned of oak, bespeaks the strength of the American home and the American nation, while, in the background, whence sprang the eagle of freedom. Independence Hall is outlined against the rising sun of American prosperity, happiness, peace and contentment,
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