Massachusetts medal of liberty
- Massachusetts medal of liberty
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The Massachusetts Medal of Liberty is awarded in the name of the Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as Commander-in-Chief of the Commonwealth to any and all Massachusetts service man or woman killed in action or who died as a result of wounds received in action. It was designed by Sgt. Kristopher W. Adams.
Description
Heart-shaped medal symbolic of the purple heart with its ribbon having a black border (representing mourning), 1 3/8 inches wide.
The center of the medal bears the Gold Star (representing the Gold Star Mothers Club).
The top center of the medal is the coat of arms of the Commonwealth. The reverse of this medal top depicts the branch of service of the member. The reverse consists of the words “In Honored Memory” above the name engraving surface and “Service and Sacrifice” below.
References
Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 33, Section 67A
External links
Categories:
- Military awards and decorations of the United States
- Massachusetts
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