Code Talkers Ho-Chunk Nation

Reverse

A variation of the Ho-Chunk Nation seal, including an eagle with wings spread and peace pip in talons facing right, below is a bear facing right, between is a war club. Behind is an outline of Wisconsin. Inscription surrounding and separated by feathers.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
WORLD WAR II - SOUTH PACIFIC
ACT OF CONGRESS 2008
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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 Ho-Chunk Nation Code Talkers Bronze Medal is a bronze duplicate of the Congressional Gold Medal awarded to Ho-Chunk Nation Code Talkers at a ceremony at the U.S. Capitol Building on November 20, 2013, in recognition of their dedication and valor.