To Cyrus W. Field from the American Chamber of Commerce, Liverpool, on the Laying of the Atlantic Cable, 1866 1866

This gold medal, created by Joseph Shepherd Wyon in 1866, commemorates Cyrus W. Field's role in laying the transatlantic cable. The medal, presented by the American Chamber of Commerce in Liverpool, features a laurel branch and a shield bearing a dove, symbols of peace and success. The inscription reads, "To Cyrus W. Field, Presented by the American Chamber of Commerce, Liverpool." The medal is a significant piece of American history, celebrating the technological innovation and communication advancements of the 19th century.