Artist Name

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• Prison Walls - Flight of Soul 1975

  by Frederick Shrady

  

  SOM-91.1

  Golden bronze with graphite brown patina

  This medal was chosen as the 91st issue of the prestigious Society of Medalists series in 1975.

  The obverse bears stylized prisoners behind bars. To left and right, COURAGE / HOPE; at lower right, (FS monogram) / 1975©

  The reverse bears stylized bird in flight. Around, PRISON WALLS CANNOT CONTROL THE FLIGHT OF THE SOUL

  The oval medal measures 65mm x 84mm and was produced by the Medallic Art Company. It is reported to have struck 1,350 pieces in bronze and 185 in silver.

  SOM-91.1

  Bronze

  65.0mm x 84.0mm (2.56in x 3.31in)

  Golden bronze with graphite brown patina

  THE SOCIETY OF MEDALISTS 91

  SOM-91.2

  Silver

  65.0mm x 84.0mm (2.56in x 3.31in)

  THE SOCIETY OF MEDALISTS 91

  MEDALLIC ART CO.N.Y. BRONZE

  Last modified: 19 Jul 2015