American Army Good Conduct medal

Identifier
irn555940
Language of Description
English
Alt. Identifiers
  • 2015.513.25
Level of Description
Item
Source
EHRI Partner

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

This description is derived directly from structured data provided to EHRI by a partner institution. This collection holding institution considers this description as an accurate reflection of the archival holdings to which it refers at the moment of data transfer.