Award of Merit Badge Presented to Walter R. Herschman, June 5, 1892 Silver award of merit badge, two-part. The upper pin is inscribed "WALTER R. HERSCHMAN". The lower part, held by a link, is inscribed "AWARD OF MERIT. TEMPLE AHAWATH CHESED RELIGIOUS SCHOOL. 1892". The reverse side is inscribed "JUNE 5TH". Intricate engraving. Likely from the Central Congregation in NYC, Lexington and 55th. Awarded on June 5, 1892.
Billhead of B. Friedlander, Custom Tailor, San Francisco, California Billhead from B. Friedlander, Custom Tailor, located at 1704 Market Street, San Francisco, CA. The paper is dated August 1, 1892, and features a gold medal award from the Portland Mechanics Fair of 1882.
Billhead of Mayer, Strouse & Co., New York, April 28, 1893 Billhead from Mayer, Strouse & Co., corset and clasp makers, located at 412 Broadway, New York City. Dated April 28, 1893. Features two gold gilt lithographs depicting French medals awarded to the company for their products. A second business, C. W. Faneher & Co., is also mentioned on the billhead.
Copper Tray Commemorating 300 Years of Jewish Settlement in New York, 1654-1954, Emma Lazarus Award Art Deco-style copper or copper-plated tray presented as an award. The tray commemorates the 300th anniversary of Jewish settlement in New York (1654-1954) and bears the inscription "Emma Lazarus Award". The recipient of the award is unknown.
Gold Medal Presented to I. Cohen, New York, July 28, 1895 Gold medal presented to I. Cohen on July 28, 1895. The medal is marked "EX PRES AND PRESENTED TO I. COHEN BY THE JULY 28 1895 124" and features letters arranged in a Jewish star. Manufactured by I. Kraus, 122 Clinton St., New York, NY. The medal is in its original box.
Knights of Pythias Medal Awarded to Ben J. Levy, New York City, 1880 This archival object consists of a medal awarded to Ben J. Levy by the Knights of Pythias. The medal was likely presented in New York City in 1880. The medal's inscription identifies Ben J. Levy as the recipient.
Liberty Bell Medal Awarded to Morris Stelz for Proficiency, Scholarship, and Deportment A Liberty Bell-shaped medal awarded to Morris Stelz for proficiency, scholarship, and deportment. The medal is circa the 1890s. The medal is housed in Ms. Coll. 1410, M, Box 3, Folder 3.
Reward of Merit Certificate Awarded to Isaac Hart A printed Reward of Merit certificate awarded to Isaac Hart. The certificate was printed in Providence, Rhode Island by John S. Hammond. The front is inscribed to Isaac Hart. The reverse features a printed poem about a bird. Date of issue unknown; possibly issued between 1836-1853, based on biographical information about Isaac Hart.
Silver Cup Presented to President S. Kaplan, Congregation Ahavath Sholom, August 15, 1906 Sterling silver cup presented to President S. Kaplan by members of Congregation Ahavath Sholom on August 15, 1906. The cup is hallmarked with "STERLING" and a Roman government symbol (axe and reeds).