Artist/Maker
J. P. Legastelois
Artist/Maker
Paris Mint
Depicted
John J. Pershing
(American, 1860 – 1948)
General Pershing Medal
1915-1920
Place madeParis, France, Europe
Bronze
Overall (diameter): 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm)
INV.2801
John Joseph Pershing (1860-1948) commanded the American Expeditionary Forces in France during World War I. A graduate of West Point, Pershing had previously served in the Philippines, 1909-1913 and Mexico, 1916-1917. From 1921 until his retirement in 1924, he was Chief of Staff of the United States Army.
DescriptionBronze struck medal with obverse showing bust-length portrait of General Pershing; with legend: "GENERAL PERSHING." Reverse depicts marching soldiers carrying American flag with airplanes above; inscription in exergue, flanked by laurel branches: "FOR.HONOR./.AND.LIBERTY./.OF.NATIONS."MarkingsInscription: obverse, on bust truncation, at left: "J.P.LEGASTELOIS"
Inscription: reverse, above exergual line, at left: "J.P.LEGASTELOIS"
Inscription: edge, lower center: "BRONZE"
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