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John S. Pershing Medal
Artist/Maker (French, 1887–1978)
Artist/Maker
Depicted (American, 1860 – 1948)

John S. Pershing Medal

1919
Place madeParis, France, Europe
Bronze
Overall (diameter): 1 7/16 in. (3.6 cm)
Gift of Mr. Cass Connaway, 1922
INV.3329
DescriptionBronze struck medal with obverse showing uniformed bust of Pershing facing left with four stars to the left of image and surrounding legend: ". JOHN . J . PERSHING/AMERICAN . EXPEDITIONARY . FORCES ."; dates to the left of image: "1917/1919." Reverse bears inscription at center: "1917 1918/"LAFAYETTE NOUS VOILA"/John J. Pershing"; legend: "CANTIGNY - BOIS - BELLEAU/CHATEAU-THIERRY-St.MIHIEL/MEUSE - ARIGONNE/LORRAINE - FERE en TARDENOIS."
MarkingsInscription: obverse, on bust truncation, at right: "ANIE MOUROUX PARIS" Inscription: edge, lower center: "BRONZE"
ClassificationsMEDALS