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Gift of Mrs. Elizabeth Sanderson Cushman, 1964.101.6 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Veterans of Foreign Wars medal
Gift of Mrs. Elizabeth Sanderson Cushman, 1964.101.6 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Veterans of Foreign Wars medal

Mediumbronze; brass; satin ribbon
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width): 3 × 1 3/4in. (7.6 × 4.4cm)
ClassificationsSocial Groups
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Elizabeth Sanderson Cushman
Object number1964.101.6
DescriptionA medal for an honorary member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. At the top is a gold bar inscribed with "HONORARY." A ribbon with red, white, and blue vertical strips separates the the top bar from the medal. The medal is the emblem of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
NotesHistorical Note: The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States is a nonprofit veterans service organization founded in 1899.
Status
Not on view
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