1955 Century Association Award Medal. Bronze. 88.7 mm. By Paul Manship. Mint State. Obv: Snake-belted female Centurion standing with laurel wreath and Lamp of Knowledge. The name of the awarding organization - an elite New York City social club - in the field: CENTURY / ASSOCI / ATION.Rev: banner inscribed PRESENTED / BY THE / BOARD OF MANAGEMENT / TO CENTURION with a raised panel below for the inscription name of the member - or Centurion - being honored, which in this example is left blank. Signed P M 1955 below. The edge is lettered PAUL MANSHIP S. C. This very rare medal has a fine mahogany luster with a satiny finish. From the Richard Jewell Collection.
