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Gift of the estate of Joseph T. Hall, 1982.101.141a © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Army Good Conduct medal
Gift of the estate of Joseph T. Hall, 1982.101.141a © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Army Good Conduct medal

Mediumbronze; silk
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions ((a) length x width): 2 7/8 × 1 1/2in. (7.3 × 3.8cm) Primary Dimensions ((b) length x width): 1 1/2 × 1/2in. (3.8 × 1.3cm) Primary Dimensions ((c) length x width): 3/4 × 5/8in. (1.9 × 1.6cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of the estate of Joseph T. Hall
Object number1982.101.141a-e
DescriptionAn Army Good Conduct medal and pins.

(a) Army Good Conduct medal with an eagle, wings spread, standing on a closed book and sword, encircled by the words "EFFICIENCY HONOR FIDELITY." On the reverse is a five-pointed star and a scroll between the words "FOR GOOD" and "CONDUCT," surrounded by a wreath formed by a laurel branch and an oak branch.The medal is suspended from a red and white striped ribbon.

(b) A bar ribbon pin with a red background and three vertical, white stripes on each end.

(c) A small, rectangular lapel button with the same design as the ribbon.

(d-e) Box top and bottom. Blue cardboard.
Status
Not on view
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Harry E. Wilcox
1900-1934
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Samuel R. Terrell
early-mid 19th century
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Elizabeth Ann Nolan
1944-1952
Gift of Roger P. Welles, 1972.8.8.10 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Rear Admiral Roger Welles
1898-1903
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Edward J. Rogalski
1951-1953
Ribbon
Whitehead and Hoag Company
Patented 1892-1893
Gift of Sylvia Squires and Debra Harger, 2016.99.11a © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Elvira S. Johnson
1940-1959
Gift of Mrs. Elizabeth Sanderson Cushman, 1964.101.5 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Whitehead and Hoag Company
about 1934