Artwork Details
- Title
- Veterans of Foreign Wars of U.S. Americanism Award for Distinguished Patriotic Service
- Artist
- Founder
- Medallic Art Company
- Date
- 1959
- Location
- Not on view
- Dimensions
- 2 1⁄2 in. (6.4 cm) diam.
- Credit Line
- Gift of Mrs. Joseph Renier
- Mediums
- Mediums Description
- bronze
- Keywords
- Figure female — head
- Allegory — civic — liberty
- Object — other — torch
- Emblem — military insignia
- Object Number
- 1967.93.53
Artwork Description
The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States was established after the Spanish-American War to “honor the dead by helping the living.” The VFW works to provide health care services, legislative benefits, and burial honors for veterans of the armed forces. The Americanism Award, for which Joseph Renier designed this medal, has been given to notable civilians who have participated in these efforts.