Flag Raising on Iwo Jima
Artist
René P. Chambellan(American, 1893–1955)American, 1893–1955
CultureAmerican
Titles
- Flag Raising on Iwo Jima
Date1945
PlaceUnited States
MediumBronze
Dimensions2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm) diameter
Credit LineMuseum purchase
Object number45.8
Not on view
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Department
American ArtObject Type
Obverse: "In Triumph Shall Wave"
Reverse: "For Conquer We Must"
On the rim: "The Society of medalists Thirty-First Issue 1945 Rene Chambellan Sculptor" /
"Medallic Art Co NY"
Reverse: "For Conquer We Must"
On the rim: "The Society of medalists Thirty-First Issue 1945 Rene Chambellan Sculptor" /
"Medallic Art Co NY"
Reverse: bottom "Chambellan Sc"
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Sgt. Bill Genaust, USMC
February 23, 1945, printed c. 1945
Gelatin silver print from 16mm film still
2010.1840
