https://emuseum.cornell.edu/internal/media/dispatcher/93690/fullGeorge F. Robinson Congressional Medal1873Diameter: 3 inches (7.6 cm)BronzeGift of Janet Marqusee, Class of 1952, and John E. Marqusee, Class of 1951, for the Frank and Rosa Rhodes Collection95.007.0450Round bronze medal with high-level relief decoration on both the front and back sides. The obverse features a lengthy inscription along with a left profile bust of George F. Robinson seen beneath wreaths of oak leaves and laurel leaves. The reverse features the image of Robinson in the act of fighting off Lewis Paine, who is attempting to assassinate William Seward who is seen lying in his bed, with curtains drawn around him. The bearded Robinson struggles to hold back Paine who grasps a knife in his hand, while a handgun is seen on the floor beneath his feet as well.
Metalwork19746828135Anthony C. PaquetUnited States Mint95.007.045.1stview95.007.045.2ndview95.007.045.3rdview