Preserve Our Heritage
1981
by Laci de Gerenday
SOM-103.1
Golden bronze with tan patina
This medal was chosen as the 103rd issue of the prestigious Society of Medalists series. The obverse bears a mountain lion. Around in bold letters, PRESERVE OUR HERITAGE; below, LACI de GERENDAY. The reverse bears forest creatures on a riverbank.
In the brochure accompanying this medal Laci de Gerenday called for the preservation of uncultivated land as well as protection of the animals living in such areas, including potentially dangerous species such as the cougar.
For this issue, the Medallic Art Company is reported to have struck 750 medals in bronze.
SOM-103.1
Bronze
73.0mm (2.87in)
Golden bronze with tan patina
THE SOCIETY OF MEDALISTS, 103RD ISSUE MAY, 1981 LACI DE GERENDAY, Sc.(C)
(C) 1981 MACO-BRONZE