United States. A Medal Of Freedom, Cased

Fullsize in bronze gilt, measuring 32 mm in diameter, original ribbon with brooch pinback; and Miniature in bronze gilt, measuring 16 mm in diameter, original ribbon with push pin. Extremely fine. Accompanied by its 36.5 mm (w) x 10 mm ribbon bar with dual push pins and its 9.5 mm in diameter rosette with button hole attachment, in its hardshelled case of issue, marked "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" on the lid, sunned medal bed from having been open and on display, case near extremely fine.

Footnote: The Medal of Freedom was a decoration established by President Harry S. Truman, to honor civilians whose actions aided in the war efforts of the United States and its allies. It was intended to be awarded by the secretary of state, the secretary of war, or the secretary of the navy, but presidents Dwight D. Eisenhower and John F. Kennedy also authorized awards. Any person not a member of the armed forces of the United States was eligible for the medal. It was awarded for "A meritorious act or service which has aided the United States in the prosecution of a war against an enemy or enemies and for which an award of another United States medal or decoration is considered inappropriate". It was replaced by the Presidential Medal of Freedom on February 22, 1963.