Vintage American Legion Bronze For God and Country 1925 Medallic Art Co Medal

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Vintage American Legion Bronze For God and Country 1925 Medallic Art Co Medal:
$50.00

DESCRIPTION

Vintage bronze patriotic medal struck in 1925 for girls designed by R Tait McKenzie. This bronze school award was presented by the American Legion to a female recipient. Struck in relief on both sides with very nationalistic symbols in stunning detail, the obverse depicts an adolescent female tending an unfurled American Flag with the legend FOR GOD AND COUNTRY, with the Marine motto Semper Fidelis. The McKenzie initials, RTM, are in the left field just above 1925. The reverse depicts the American Eagle holding the a banner of the American Legion school award encompassing the criteria fulfilled of courage, character, service,companionship and scholarship with a starburst backdrop.

The School Award program started small in the Department of Pennsylvania. It was planned as an award to the best all-around boy in the graduating class of every grammar school in the state where there were at least ten male graduates. Dr. Robert Tait McKenzie (1867-1938) was selected to design the medal. He was a noted sculptor and World War I veteran.

Marked on front: For God and Country, Semper Fidelis, RTM 1925
Marked on side: Medallic Art Co NY, Bronze
Marked on Back: American Legion School Award, American US Legion

A great addition to your exonumia medallion or patriotic collection. This would make a great early holiday gift.

MEASUREMENTS

Medallion measures 2.5\" diameter and weighs 3.8 oz.

CONDITION

In good condition considering age and use - please see all pictures as they form part of the description.

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