DAR Medal - ELIZABETH ANNESLEY LEWIS Revolutionary War

Description

ELIZABETH ANNESLEY LEWIS
The Great Women of the American Revolution
Official Bicentennial Medal Collection Issued by
The Daughters of the American Revolution
This was the first commemorative medal collection ever issued by the Daughters of the American Revolution.  The series consists of 36 commemorative medals and constituted America's first comprehensive medalic tribute to The Great Women of the American Revolution.  This was also the first series of pewter medals ever struck by the Franklin Mint.  The collection was issued at the rate of one medal per month from 1974 through 1977.  Some of the sculptors were Vincent Miller, William Shoyer, Ernest Lauser, and Richard Baldwin.
LIMITS OF EDITION:
This is the only edition of this collection that will ever be issued.  It was reserved exclusively for members of the Daughters of the American Revolution and for established Franklin Mint collectors.  There was a limit of one set per subscriber.
Material: Fine Pewter
Diameter: 45 mm
Finish: Antique
Complete set may be still be available in our eBay Store.
Medal 19 -
ELIZABETH ANNESLEY LEWIS
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Reverse has the logo of the DAR and the inscription: "GREAT WOMEN OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, ELIZABETH ANNESLEY LEWIS, Wife of a New York Signer of the Declaration, she was a target of British retaliation. After her home was plundered, she was imprisoned for three months."