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Medal
Under Consideration To Be Deaccessioned

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Artifact #: I2018.002.014.003.001-002
Dimensions: H 7.5 X W .25 X L 3.5 cm
Weight: 40.85 g
Medium: Metal, textile
Condition: Fair; Upper ribbon faded
Condition Report Year: 2018
Description: Bronze medal with a yellow ribbon with red, white and blue stripes with an armored woman standing on a branch with a sword and shield
Inscription/Marks: Front: AMERICAN DEFENSE; Reverse: FOR SERVICE DURING THE LIMITED EMERGENCY PROCLAIMED BY THE PRESIDENT ON SEPTEMBER 8, 1939 OR DURING THE UNLIMITED EMERGENCY PROCLAIMED BY THE PRESIDENT ON MAY 27,1941
Date/Period: World War II
Provenance: United States of America
Maker/Artist: No information available
Maker/Artist Dates: No information available
Maker Birthplace: No information available
Maker Nationality: No information available
Source: Norbert A. Rivers