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