American Army Good Conduct medal
Extent and Medium
overall: Height: 2.750 inches (6.985 cm) | Width: 1.500 inches (3.81 cm)
Archival History
The medal was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2016 by Ambassador Susan Schwab and Ms.Teresa S. Marshall.
Acquisition
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Gerald Schwab
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Susan Schwab and Teresa Marshall
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Susan Schwab and Teresa Marshall
Scope and Content
Round medal with eagle perched on a sword and a closed book. Around the outside are the words, “EFFICIENCY, HONOR, FIDELITY.” The reverse of the medal has a five pointed star just above center with a blank scroll. Above the star are the words, “FOR GOOD” and below the scroll is the word, “CONDUCT.” A laurel wreath surrounds the design. A red and white striped ribbon is attached to the medal, which is pinned to a cardboard/blue fabric backing.
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions on access
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Round medal with eagle perched on a sword and a closed book. Around the outside are the words, “EFFICIENCY, HONOR, FIDELITY.” The reverse of the medal has a five pointed star just above center with a blank scroll. Above the star are the words, “FOR GOOD” and below the scroll is the word, “CONDUCT.” A laurel wreath surrounds the design. A red and white striped ribbon is attached to the medal, which is pinned to a cardboard/blue fabric backing.
Genre
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