1927 National Institute of Arts and Letters Medal. Cast Gold. 57 mm. 125 grams. By Adolph A. Weinman

1927 National Institute of Arts and Letters Medal. Cast Gold. 57 mm. 125 grams. By Adolph A. Weinman. Baxter-176, var. MS-66 (NGC).，Awarded to William M. Sloane (1850-1928), well known American educator and historian. He served as a professor at both Princeton and Columbia universities, was president of the American Historical Association and, as a member of the International Olympic Committee, founder of the United States Olympic Commission -- accompanying the American athletes to the first modern Olympic Games in Athens in 1896. Differing from the occasionally seen bronze version of this medal by the addition of TIFFANY & CO. / 18 KT GOLD / <em>M</em> below the reverse inscription. Beautifully finished yellow-gold surfaces with no blemishes of note. The original leather and fabric presentation case is included with this lot.<p>The august National Institute of Arts and Letters, now known as the American Academy of Arts and Letters, included Augustus Saint-Gaudens among its seven founders; Samuel Clemens was another. Awarded specimens of this medal (Sloans name and award date are struck up in a recessed panel around the edge) are excessively rare. (Total: 2 items)，，