Code Talkers Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Tribe

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LocationUnited States
Year2008
TypeCommemorative medal
CompositionBronze (90% copper, 10% zinc)
Weight
Diameter76 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Edge
PeriodFederal republic (1776-date)
NoticeObverse: Michael Gaudioso
Reverse: Charles Lessie Vickers
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Obverse descriptionA 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 letteringLAKE SUPERIOR BAND of FOND DU LAC CHIPPEWA CODE TALKERS DW MG
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionThe Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Tribe Seal. Inscription surrounding.
Reverse letteringBAPASHKOMINITIGONG OGITCHIDAAG ACT OF CONGRESS 2008 WORLD WAR II FOND DU LAC DW CLV
(Translation: Fond du Lac soldiers)
Reverse scriptLatin
EngraverUnited States Mint of Philadelphia, United States (1792-date)
Mintage2008  - -
Catalog ID4900401220
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