© United States Mint
© United States Mint
Code Talkers Cherokee Nation
2008 year| Bronze (95% copper, 5% zinc) | - | 38 mm |
| Location | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Commemorative medals › Military medals |
| Year | 2008 |
| Composition | Bronze (95% copper, 5% zinc) |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-11-13 |
| Numista | N#366098 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Variation of the Cherokee Nation seal.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
WORLD WAR I • WORLD WAR II
ACT OF CONGRESS 2008
JFM
Engraver: Joseph Menna
Designer: Joseph Menna
Comment
The Code Talkers Recognition Act of 2008 requires the Secretary of the Treasury to strike Congressional Medals in recognition of the dedication and valor of Native American code talkers to the U.S. Armed Services during World War I and World War II. “Code talkers” refers to those Native Americans who used their tribal languages as a means of secret communication during wartime.Under the Act, unique gold medals are struck for each Native American tribe that had a member who served as a code talker. Silver duplicate medals are presented to the specific code talkers, their next of kin, or other personal representatives. In addition, bronze duplicates are available for sale to the public.
This medal is a smaller bronze duplicate of the Congressional Gold Medal awarded to Cherokee Nation Code Talkers at a ceremony at the U.S. Capitol Building on November 20, 2013, in recognition of their dedication and valor.
