Code Talkers Comanche Nation Tribe

Reverse

The Comanche Nation logo, the 90th Infantry Division insignia on the left and the 4th Infantry Division insignia on the right.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
PUHIHWITEKWA EKASAHPANA
• WORLD WAR I • WORLD WAR II •
ACT OF CONGRESS 2008
DE JL

Translation: Soldiers talking on phones made of metal

Engraver: Don Everhart

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.

The Comanche Nation Tribe 1.5 Inch Code Talkers Bronze Medal is a smaller bronze duplicate of the Congressional Gold Medal awarded to Comanche Nation Tribe Code Talkers at a ceremony at the U.S. Capitol Building on November 20, 2013, in recognition of their dedication and valor.