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

Object Details

Artist

Joseph E. Renier, born Union Hill, NJ 1887-died New York City 1966

Founder

Medallic Art Company

Luce Center Label

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.

Credit Line

Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mrs. Joseph Renier

1959

Object number

1967.93.53

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

Sculpture-Medal

Medium

bronze

Dimensions

2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm) diam.

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Smithsonian American Art Museum Collection

Department

Painting and Sculpture

Smithsonian American Art Museum

Topic

Figure female\head

Allegory\civic\liberty

Object\other\torch

Emblem\military insignia

Record ID

saam_1967.93.53

Usage of Metadata (Object Detail Text)

Not determined

GUID (Link to Original Record)

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/vk74a48c2cb-5deb-4324-919a-9705b210c6fe