Code Talkers Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe ND

Reverse

Elements from the Cheyenne River Sioux flag and four tipis with buffalos imposed on them. Inscription surrounding reverse.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
WORLD WAR I WORLD WAR II
ACT OF CONGRESS
CHEYENNE RIVER SIOUX TRIBE
DE JL

Engraver: Jim Licaretz

Designer: Don Everhart

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 bronze duplicate of the Congressional Gold Medal awarded to Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Code Talkers at a ceremony at the U.S. Capitol Building on November 20, 2013, in recognition of their dedication and valor.