American Legion School Award

[Tim B]

Not something I normally collect, but I really liked the design after seeing one pictured in a brochure for "The Military Advisor", winter 2002/2003 issue. I do not have the issue.

There is no date stamped on the piece however, I see the number "22" lower center and wonder if this means 1922? Anybody know for sure? I do see the front design changed over time and eventually the reverse as well.

Anyone else collect these medals?

Tim

[Tim B]

Here's a better picture of the obverse. Nice details and design IMO.

Tim

[Tim B]

The reverse:

[Tim B]

The Medallic Art Company of New York made these and these are stamped bronze.

[Tim B]

...and they are quite large at 3 inches in diameter.

[Tim B]

Here's a couple more that I do not own, but are currently on eBay. The first one is dated 1925 and as you can see the reverse matches the first one shown in this thread.

The date is left of the girl's back under the "M".

Edited August 21, 2007 by Tim B

[Tim B]

This one is supposedly from the 1950's, but I am not sure. You can see that the reverse has changed by this time as well.