[Congressional Gold Medal for Nisei soldiers of World War II].

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Summary

Title:
[Congressional Gold Medal for Nisei soldiers of World War II].
Creators:
United States Mint. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n87838957 and Sayama, Kenji, 1921- Oral history interview.
Abstract:
Description from accompanying document (p. 16-17): The medal's obverse (heads side) was designed by United States Mint Artistic Infusion Program Master Designer Joel Iskowitz and sculpted by United States Mint Sculptor-Engraver Charles L. Vickers. The design features Nisei soldiers from both the European and Pacific theaters. The 442nd RCT color guard is depicted in the lower field of the medal. The inscriptions on the outer rim are NISEI SOLDIERS OF WORLD II and GO FOR BROKE, the motto of the 442nd RCT, which was eventually used to describe the work of all three units. The medal's reverse (tails side), designed and sculpted by United States Sculptor-Engraver Don Everhart, depicts the insignias of the 100th INF BN, 442nd RCT, and MIS. The 100th INF BN insignia features a taro leaf and a traditional Hawaiian helmet, both of which are emblematic of the unit's Hawaiian roots. The Go For Broke Torch of Liberty shoulder patch represents the 442nd RCT. The sphinx, a traditional symbol of secrecy, represents the MIS insignia. The inscriptions on the outer rim are the abbreviated titles of the three units represented on the medal -- the 100th INF BN, 442nd RCT, and MIS. In addition, the years 1941-1946 the defined years of World War II according to the Department of Defense, are inscribed in the upper right field of the medal. A decorative ribbon connects the outer rim with the inscriptions ACT OF CONGRESS and 2010. The three stars positioned along the border represent the three units being honored.
Extent:
1 object (medal) :
Language:
English

Background

Acquisition information:

Of Kenji Sayama;

Of Kenji Sayama;

Custodial history:
Transferred from Kenji Sayama oral history transcript (BANC MSS 2012/161).
Physical description:
1 object (medal) : dia. 8 cm + document (17 p.)
Dimensions:
dia. 8 cm +
Note:

RESTRICTED OBJECT:

Accompanying document shelved separately in folder as BANC PIC 2012.098--PIC.

Access and use

Restrictions:

RESTRICTED OBJECT:

Accompanying document shelved separately in folder as BANC PIC 2012.098--PIC.

Location of this collection:
University of California, Berkeley, The Bancroft Library
Berkeley, CA 94720-6000, US
Contact:
510-642-6481
bancref-library@berkeley.edu
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