1989.1112.1 a-c; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
Joint Service Commendation Medal
Artifact ID1989.1112.1 a-c
Object Type
Medal
Gifter
Allen D. Davis
Designer
Stafford E. Potter
Date
before 1975
Medium
metal, enamel, ribbon
DimensionsOverall (Ribbon) H 1 1/2 in x W 1 1/2 in (3.8 cm x 3.8 cm )
Overall (Medal) Diam 1 5/8 in (4.1 cm )
Physical Description(a) A round golden medal features a raised eagle with outstretched wings against a green background. It holds arrows in its talons, and 13 golden stars are above its head. A laurel wreath encircles the image. The medal is suspended from a round metal loop that hangs from a vertically-striped green, blue, and white ribbon.Overall (Medal) Diam 1 5/8 in (4.1 cm )
(c) A horizontal metal pin displays vertical white, green, and blue stripes.
Historical NoteAllen D. Davis earned this medal and other awards and materials during his long military service, which spanned World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. He returned the materials to President Gerald R. Ford in an act of political protest following Ford's decision to grant clemency to draft evaders. He also included a letter to President Ford in which he explained his decision to return his materials.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from the general public to President Ford during his term in office. It was received through the Executive Office of the President and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in September, 1981 for deposit with the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum.
National Archives Catalog CollectionGerald R. Ford Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 620931)
National Archives Catalog SeriesPublic Gifts Given to President Gerald R. Ford (74639696)
Use Restriction Status
Unrestricted
Use Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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