Undated Ellis Island Honors Society, The Medal of Honor. Bronze. Awarded to Paul A. Volcker, 1992. Mint State.
64 mm. 120 grams, possibly gold electroplated. With tiny loop for suspension. Obv: Statue of Liberty with the Ellis Island facility behind and sun's rays in background. Upper border inscribed ELLIS ISLAND / MEDAL OF HONOR, signed IACOCCA at lower left border and BARTHOLDI at base of Statue. Rev: Continents of the Americas at right, with Europe and Africa at left, 17th century sailing ship at bottom, dove, cloud and sun's rays at top. The central reverse field is inscribed PRESENTED TO / PAUL A. VOLCKER. The Ellis Island Medal of Honor has been presented since 1986 and is one of our nation's most prestigious awards. Each year its recipients are read into the Congressional Record. The Medal is presented annually to those who have shown an outstanding commitment to serving our nation either professionally, culturally or civically, among other criteria.
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