"Brethren Dwelling in Unity" by Peter Dalton

Brethren Dwelling in Unity 1953
by Peter Dalton
SOM-48.1
Golden bronze with light tan patina

This medal was chosen as the 48th issue of the prestigious Society of Medalists series in 1953. The obverse bears lightly draped man clasping hand of nude man holding olive branch. Around, TO BEHOLD HOW GOOD AND HOW PLEASANT IT IS FOR / BRETHREN / TO DWELL TOGETHER IN UNITY; between heads, PSALM 133; below right figure, © P.D.

The reverse bears a plow over an olive spray. Around, THEY SHALL BEAT THEIR SWORDS / INTO PLOUGHSHARES; to left, © P D

Peter Dalton stated in his message "From the Artist":

"With the survival of the world so dependent on peaceful means, the verse from the 133rd Psalm seems to take on added significance."

This medal measures 73mm in diameter and was produced by the Medallic Art Company which struck 657 pieces in bronze.

SOM-48.1
Bronze
73.0mm (2.87in)
Golden bronze with light tan patina
THE SOCIETY OF MEDALISTS 48TH ISSUE - NOV 1953 - PETER DALTON, SC.
MEDALLIC ART CO.N.Y. BRONZE