Code Talkers Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Tribe

Reverse

The Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Tribe Seal. Inscription surrounding.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BAPASHKOMINITIGONG OGITCHIDAAG
ACT OF CONGRESS 2008
WORLD WAR II
FOND DU LAC
DW CLV

Translation: Fond du Lac soldiers

Engraver: Charles Lessie Vickers

Designer: Donna Weaver

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.

World War II history buffs, educators and coin collectors alike will treasure this 3 inch Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Tribe Code Talkers Bronze Medal. The medal is a bronze duplicate of the 2015 Congressional Gold Medal awarded in recognition of their dedication and valor.