Code Talkers Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Tribe
Code Talkers Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Tribe
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Location
United
States
Year
2008
Type
Commemorative medal
Composition
Bronze (90% copper, 10% zinc)
Weight
Diameter
76 mm
Thickness
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge
Period
Federal republic
(1776-date)
Notice
Obverse: Michael Gaudioso Reverse: Charles Lessie Vickers
Reference(s)
Obverse description
A World War II code talker transcribing and receiving information. A beading pattern is at the bottom rim of the design and foliage is incorporated at the top rim. Inscription along inferior border.
Obverse lettering
LAKE SUPERIOR BAND of FOND DU LAC
CHIPPEWA
CODE TALKERS
DW MG
Obverse script
Latin
Reverse description
The Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Tribe Seal. Inscription surrounding.
Reverse lettering
BAPASHKOMINITIGONG OGITCHIDAAG
ACT OF CONGRESS 2008
WORLD WAR II
FOND DU LAC
DW CLV (Translation: Fond du Lac soldiers)
Reverse script
Latin
Engraver
United States Mint of Philadelphia, United States (1792-date)