Distinguished Service Medal presented to Thomas Edward Hambleton by the United States Army for his service in World War I. The medal features the Great Seal of the United States; an emblem with an eagle behind a shield, clutching an olive branch in one talon and arrows in the other. The inscription on the medal…

Medal, Commemorative

Description

Distinguished Service Medal presented to Thomas Edward Hambleton by the United States Army for his service in World War I. The medal features the Great Seal of the United States; an emblem with an eagle behind a shield, clutching an olive branch in one talon and arrows in the other. The inscription on the medal reads: "FOR DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MCMXVIII."

Creator

unknown

Date

1918

Materials

Bronze, silk

Dimensions

3 H x 1 1/2 W x 1/4 D inches

Object ID

2004.33.3

Accession Number

2004.33

Resource ID

11237

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. T. Edward Hambleton

Digital Publisher

Digital resource provided by the Maryland Center for History and Culture

Rights

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