Symbols on the American Medal
Document 1792The author explains to the Indians the symbols on the American medal.
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Typed Document
Description
The author explains to the Indians the symbols on the American medal.
Date
1792
Author
Collection
Document number
1792999990000
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Notable persons
Rufus Putnam
Great Chief General Washington
our neighbors
Notable locations
this island [America]
Notable items
engravings on this medal
arms
bald eagle
wings
protection of all our friends
branch of a tree
emblem of peace
left foot of this bird
bundle of arrows
means of war
figure of a serpant
beast of the field
wisdom
power of the United States
rays of light or heat
the Sun
stars
unclouded night
sun-beams
acts of violence
high, clear, unclouded, sky