Medals

Photograph of the Medallion featuring President Harry S. Truman and an eagle, created by sculptor Julio Kilenyi, which was given out at a Democratic National Finance Committee inaugural luncheon held January 19, 1949.

Obverse view of a John W. Snyder medal.

Obverse view of the 1949 Harry S. Truman Inauguration Medal.

The Mexican Ambassador (right, name unknown) decorates General Harry Vaughan with the order of Military Merit, First Class.

General Harry Vaughan accepting the Order of Duarte from the Dominican Republic.

Medal given by Congress to General John J. Pershing just before his death. Presented by General Harry Vaughan in the name of the President. Received by Warren Pershing for his father.

Charles Clark receiving a Legion of Merit medal from General Harry Vaughan.

The medal received by General Harry Vaughan, order of Duarte degree of Grand Officer from Dominican Republic. See 63-168.

Photo showing 2 sides of the Congressional Life Saving Medal. Included is an original 8 X 10 negative filed in the oversize file.

Major Blaine B. Casteel (right) is presented the Commendation Ribbon, by Major General Louis W. Truman (left), for outstanding service during his recent tour of duty at Fort Richardson, Alaska.