B-46/240. Medal to commemorate New York Mayor F.H.LaGuardia by the All-American Committee (1941)

Obverse

Beethoven en face with closed eyes and flowing hair

Notes at bottom, stars at right

Medalier's mark at right: R.Onofrio

Comments

This medal was issued by the All-American Committee to commemorate New York Mayor F.H.LaGuardia's speech against Nazi and Hitler when he said that if Beethoven had been alive, he would have fled from what is now Germany.

Specifications

Article: B-46/240
Type: Commemorative medal
Year: 1941
Country: USA
Designer: RUOTOLO Onorio (1888-1966)
Metal: Bronze