Freehold Military School Medal
Period1933
Place OwnedFreehold, New Jersey
MediumSilver, grosgrain ribbon, brass
Dimensionswith ribbon: 2 in. (5.1 cm)
Medal (diameter): 1.13 in. (2.9 cm)
Medal (diameter): 1.13 in. (2.9 cm)
InscribedEngraved on the back, "STERLING"
ClassificationsBadges, Buttons, Medals, & Ribbons
Credit LineMuseum Collection
Object numberM-508
DescriptionA small, circular silver medal attached to a purple and white grosgrain ribbon with brass pin. On the front, "FREEHOLD" is relief engraved in a banner at the top, and "MILITARY SCHOOL" at bottom. The center design depicts an eagle, wings outstretched, perched upon a shield consisting of 13 stars atop vertical stripes. A sword and a rifle cross each other behind the shield. On verso, engraved lettering reads "SENIOR / 1933."NotesIn 1900, Colonel Charles J. Wright purchased the Freehold Young Ladies Seminary in Freehold, Monmouth County, and reopened it as the Freehold Military Academy. The Academy stressed a military-style education and strict discipline in order to prepare young boys for college.
Collections
Joseph LaMotte
Chester Beach
Unknown Maker
Charles Wesley Roswell
Rhoda Ann Fowler
Ella Pullen Wilson
John Whitlock