1936 USA Bronze Medal – 50th Anniversary of the Berwind-White Coal Mining Company – by Tiffany & Co.
Obverse:
Kneeling coal miner in traditional gear, holding a lump of coal up toward the light. Pickaxe rests beside him, rays of light emanating in the background.
Legend around: “THE BERWIND-WHITE COAL MINING CO. 50TH ANNIVERSARY”
Reverse:
Two framed images: left, a cargo steamship; right, a coal-fired industrial plant with railcars. Between them a sprig of laurel. Above: “EUREKA” (discovery). Below: “1886 – 1936”. At bottom rim: “TIFFANY & CO.”
Historical context:
This medal commemorates the 50th anniversary (1886–1936) of the Berwind-White Coal Mining Co., a major player in the Pennsylvania coal industry and a key supplier for American railroads, industry, and shipping. The obverse celebrates the human labor of the miner, while the reverse reflects the company’s industrial reach — from mines to factory and port. Designed and struck by Tiffany & Co., renowned for their quality medals, it exemplifies bold 1930s American industrial style.
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