1940 Society of Medalists 22nd Issue Large Bronze Medal W. Hancock Other Towers

0escription: A nice large and heavy bronze medal from 1940. This is the Society of Medalists twenty second issue medal. The medal shows two nude men erecting a column with the words "THERE WILL BE OTHER TOWERS” along the edge of the obverse with the words "FOR THEE TO BUILD" in exergue splitting the date 1940 within two circles. The reverse shows a shattered oak stump with two hardy well-leafed growing around it and a bright sun shining in the background. According to the artist "the theme of this medal is the victory of man and nature over the powers of destruction. A beautiful medal with an optimistic view of the world done during the height of World War II. The medal is in mint state condition with a beautiful brown matte patina. The edge of the medal is marked "THE SOCIETY OF MEDALISTS TWENTY SECOND ISSUE 1940-WALKER HANCOCK SCULPTOR MEDALLIC ART CO. N.Y. BRONZE". A great looking and very interesting medal to add to your collection. Please carefully review the photos presented as t