New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2008.

Medal

Manufacturer The Miller Jewelry Company

CultureAmerican

Date1900-1925

MediumCloth | Metal | Enamel

DimensionsOverall: 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm)

InscribedFez inscribed "Syrian Temple"; center of cross is inscribed "Syrian" "Cincinnati". Back of second section stamped "Miller Jewelry Co. Cin.O."

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number76.44.6

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DescriptionTop decorated with pharoah's head between enameled wings; green, red, yellow ribbon attached by pair of rings to second section of metal in shape of fez and crossed scimitars; fez enameled and inscribed. Third section is a pentagonal cross decorated with green enameled flowers and enameled star enclosed by moon motif. Center of cross is circular image of sphynx bordered by inscription.