U.S. MINT OGLALA SIOUX CODE TALKERS - LARGE 3” BRONZE MEDAL

Description: OGLALA SIOUX CODE TALKERS - U.S. MINT LARGE 3” BRONZE MEDAL Start your collection today of the U.S, Mint’s 31 Congressional Tribute Medals (Restrikes) presented to the U.S. Indian Tribe “Code Talkers” for their service in WWII in the Pacific. Radio codes that were never broken by the Japanese. The 3-Inch Oglala Sioux Tribe Code Talkers 3-inch Bronze Medal is a re-strike of the Congressional Gold Medal awarded to Oglala Sioux Tribe Code Talkers at a ceremony at the U.S. Capitol Building on November 20, 2013, in recognition of their dedication and valor. the obverse design features a Code Talker with a stylized eagle in the background. Inscriptions are “OGLALA” and “LAKOTA AKICITA IYESKA WICASA,” which translates to “Indian soldier translator man.” The reverse design features a variation of the Oglala Sioux Tribe flag. The nine tipis represent the nine districts of Oglala – Porcupine, Wakpamni, Historical context locations are Medicine Root, Pass Creek, Eagle Nest, White Clay, PR Village, La Creek and Wounded Knee – all of which are inscribed along the border of the design. Other inscriptions are “WORLD WAR II,” “2008 ACT OF CONGRESS” and “AKICITA OKOLAKICIYE,” which translates to “Warrior's Society.” It comes wrapped in plastic in a white box. This fine medal is in mint condition. Currently sold by U.S. Mint for $160 plus shipping cost. Expedited Insured Shipping. SPECIFICATIONSDate Made: 2014Date on Medal: 2008Maker: United States MintPlace Made: United StatesPhysical Description: Bronze Measurements: 7 cm x 7.7 cm; (9/32” x 3 1/32”)ID number: 2016.0205.87Accession Number: 2016.0205Catalog Number: 2016.0205.87 U.S. Shipping Only

Price: 149.5 USD

Location: Ossining, New York

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