Medal, Commemorative
Object number2011.21.20 a-c
Manufacturer
Medallic Art Company
Datec. 1945
OriginNew York, NY
Mediumbronze; polyester; paper
Credit LineGift of Estate of Elizabeth Beck
DescriptionWWII Victory Medal, Navy Reserve Medal, and blue box.Dimensions(a) Height: 2.75 ; Width: 1.5(b) H: 2.875 ; W: 1.375
(c) W: 2.375; Length: 3.75; Depth: .625
Inscriptions(a)
Reverse of medal has embossed in center, "FREEDOM / FROM FEAR AND WANT / FREEDOM OF SPEECH / AND RELIGION" and around outer edge, "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA"; "1941-1945".
(b)
Reverse of medal has embossed around edge, "UNITED STATES NAVAL RESERVE"; and in center "FAITHFUL / SERVICE".
Marks(a)
"MACO-NY-BRONZE".
(b)
"MEDALLIC ART CO. / NEW YORK".
(c)
White label attached to front edge: "MEDAL, CAMPAIGN AND SERVICE / VICTORY WORLD WAR II / Stock No. 71-M-945 Spec. P.Q.D. 112D / Medallic Art Company / P.O. 2178-6/21/46 Q.M. Purchasing Office, N.Y.".
Historical NotesMedals awarded to Charles F. Beck, Sr., husband of Amy Elizabeth (Kintzing) Beck. Part of a collection related to the Beck family. Amy Elizabeth (Kintzing) Beck married Charles F. Beck, Sr., in August 1941, at the South Avenue Methodist Church in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania. Charles F. Beck, Sr. was employed by Westinghouse and served in World War II.
Previous owner
Charles F. Beck Sr.
Related institution
United States Navy Reserve
Related institution
Westinghouse Electric Corporation
On View
Not on view
c. 1945
c. 1950
1939-1946
Graco Awards Manufacturing, Inc.
1944-1945
1941-1945