Undated (ca.1935) New York Womens League for Animals Honor Medal. Bronze. 76.4 mm. About Uncirculated. Obv: Semi-nude woman with dog, cat, bird and horse beneath a tree. KINDNESS / THE POETRY OF / THE SOVL in exergue. Sculptors monogram at right center rim. Rev: NEW YORK WOMENS LEAGVE FOR ANIMALS / HONOR MEDAL around a laurel wreath enclosing FOR / DISTINGUISHED / SERVICE / AWARDED TO / (blank). The edge is inscribed MEDALLIC ART CO. N.Y. A rare and beautifully conceptualized medal by the designer of the 1916-1947 Walking Liberty Half Dollar. From the Richard Jewell Collection.
