White metal medal commemorating 200th anniversary (bicentenary) of the Armenian order of Mekhitar
White metal medal commemorating 200th anniversary (bicentenary) of the Armenian order of Mekhitar, by Stefano Johnson, Italy, 1901, Obverse: Mekhitar, Armenian priest born in Sebaste. Seated writing with quill at desk. Legend in Armenian translates as 'Servant of God, Father Mekhitar, Venice San Lazzaro', Reverse: island and monastery of San Lazzaro, with gondola passing, shoreline, armorial crest. Legend in Armenian translates as 'Two hundredth anniversary of the Mekhitarist Order 1701 1901'
Details
- Category:
- Wellcome Medals
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A679183
- Materials:
- metal (alloy)
- Measurements:
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diameter: 61 mm,
thickness: 4 mm
- type:
- personal medals