Medal - Little Rock Nine

Reverse

The reverse features the names of each of the Little Rock Nine as well as the words “COURAGE BRAVERY JUSTICE OPPORTUNITY.”

Script: Latin

Lettering:
COURAGE BRAVERY JUSTICE OPPORTUNITY
ERNEST GREEN
JEFFERSON THOMAS
MELBA PATILLO BEALS
CARLOTTA WALLS LANIER
MINNIJEAN BROWN TRICKEY
THELMA MOTHERSHED WAIR
GLORIA RAY KARLMARK
ELIZABETH ECKFORD
TERRENCE ROBERTS
ACT OF CONGRESS 1998

Engraver: John M. Mercanti

Edge

Plain

Comment

The Little Rock Nine Bronze Medal is a 1.5” replica of the Congressional Gold Medal honoring the selfless heroism of nine students during the desegregation of Little Rock Central High School. These students risked their lives to integrate Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas, and subsequently the nation. A bigger medal made of pure gold was given to these nine students for their actions and recognition.