© United States Mint
© United States Mint
Code Talkers Hopi Tribe
2008 year| Bronze (95% copper, 5% zinc) | - | 38 mm |
| Location | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Commemorative medals › Military medals |
| Year | 2008 |
| Composition | Bronze (95% copper, 5% zinc) |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-11-13 |
| Numista | N#366157 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
A variation of the Hopi Tribe flag: a circle with dots, below two mountains, stalks of corn above each mountain. Inscriptions surrounding.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
A CODE NEVER BROKEN • HOPILAVAYI • KEPT AMERICA FREE
ACT OF CONGRESS
2008
WORLD WAR II
JI RG
Translation: Hopi language
Engraver: Renata Gordon
Designer: Joel Iskowitz
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 Hopi Tribe Code Talkers at a ceremony at the U.S. Capitol Building on November 20, 2013, in recognition of their dedication and valor.
