Artefacts

1977 Peace Medal of the United Nations.

Physical description

Medal encased in plexiglass framework - Obverse: 5 individuals holding handsover UN logo, caption: "United Nations / 1977". Manufacturer hallmark. Reverse: the Earth surrounded by 18 individuals holding hands, caption: "Peace". Edge: "STERLING" and 4 hallmarks. Framework: replica of the signing of Kurt Waldheim, "Secretary-General".

Materials

silver, polymethyl methacrylate

Colors

silver, transparent

Dimension

8.8 x 8.9 x 2.5 cm, 252 g