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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
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.
Object number1982.101.141a-e
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