Medal Awarded to Henry Ford, 1926
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Henry Ford was recognized as more than an automotive industrialist; throughout his years in the public eye he was acknowledged by many civic and corporate associations. This medal, from a group of Austrian business leaders, was presented to Henry Ford recognizing that the advances made by him in automobile production could be utilized by the entire manufacturing world.
Henry Ford was recognized as more than an automotive industrialist; throughout his years in the public eye he was acknowledged by many civic and corporate associations. This medal, from a group of Austrian business leaders, was presented to Henry Ford recognizing that the advances made by him in automobile production could be utilized by the entire manufacturing world.
Artifact
Commemorative medal
Date Made
1926
Keywords
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
00.1510.140
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. From the Estate of Henry and Clara Ford.
Material
Bronze (Metal)
Leather
Satin
Velvet (Fabric weave)
Color
Ivory (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 1.75 in
Width: 5.5 in
Length: 7 in
Inscriptions
DEM / WELT FURSTEN / SOZIALER ARBEIT / HENRY FORD / 1926 / R. / F. translation: To the "world prince" of social work Henry Ford 1926
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