© United States Mint
© United States Mint
Code Talkers Crow Creek Sioux Tribe
2008 year| Bronze (90% copper, 10% zinc) | - | 76 mm |
| Location | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Commemorative medals › Military medals |
| Year | 2008 |
| Composition | Bronze (90% copper, 10% zinc) |
| Diameter | 76 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-11-13 |
| Numista | N#366147 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Variation of the Crow Creek Tribe seal. Inscription surrounding.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
• WORLD WAR I • WORLD WAR II •
ACT OF CONGRESS 2008
TC RG
Engraver: Renata Gordon
Designer: Thomas Cleveland
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 Crow Creek Sioux Tribe Code Talkers 3 Inch Bronze Medal is a bronze duplicate of the Congressional Gold Medal awarded to Crow Creek Sioux Tribe Code Talkers at a ceremony at the U.S. Capitol Building on November 20, 2013, in recognition of their dedication and valor.
