Veterans of Foreign Wars of U.S. Americanism Award for Distinguished Patriotic Service

Copied Joseph E. Renier, Veterans of Foreign Wars of U.S. Americanism Award for Distinguished Patriotic Service, 1959, bronze, 2 12 in. (6.4 cm) diam., Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mrs. Joseph Renier, 1967.93.53

Artwork Details

Title
Veterans of Foreign Wars of U.S. Americanism Award for Distinguished Patriotic Service
Founder
Medallic Art Company
Date
1959
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
2 12 in. (6.4 cm) diam.
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Joseph Renier
Mediums
Mediums Description
bronze
Classifications
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.