The American Car and Foundry Company manufactured train cars. During World War I it turned its factories over to manufacturing war machinery. This medallion commemorates its employees for their service in the war efforts. That explains the imagery of one of their employees who is about to crush the snake and German helmet on the anvil. That explains the imagery of walking Lady Liberty, and the Statue of Liberty with the suns rays shining on both. Strong man, beautiful woman, both memorialized in a bronze medallion designed by the team of Chester Beach and Julio Kilenyi and pressed by the renowned Gorham Company. This is an exceptionally well executed medallion, and it is in very good condition. It comes with part of its original presentation box.
