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
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.
Object number1964.101.6
MarkingsRecto, inscribed: "HONORARY"Recto, inscribed: "VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS"NotesHistorical Note: The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States is a nonprofit veterans service organization founded in 1899.
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Noble & Westbrook Division
Dr. Reynold Webb Wilcox
Standard Emblem Co.
