Extremely RARE Presidential Medal Of Freedom With Distinction Sash Prototype
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| Reference Number: Avaluer:15118524 | Country/Region of Manufacture: United States |
| Country of Manufacture: United States |
I combine shipping on multiple purchases. US buyers, PLEASE put all multiple purchases into your shopping cart and request total amount from seller. Overseas buyers, PLEASE put all multiple purchases into your shopping cart and request total amount from seller. I will send you an invoice with combined shipping. Be sure to add me to your favorites list! Check out my other items! US Presidential Medal of Freedom with Distinction prototype sash ribbon, 3 1/4 inches wide by 6 1/...2 inches. This was the original sash ribbon designed in 1963 by President and Mrs. Kennedy. It was used to make several prototype sets of medals, but was not adopted. The remnants of the roll was stored at the Army's The Institute of Heraldry (TIOH). When TIOH moved to a new location, the roll was discarded in a dumpster and part of it was salvaged. Photo 1 is the obverse and photo 2 is the reverse.
In 1963 President John F. Kennedy reestablished the old Medal of Freedom as the Presidential Medal of Freedom. A completely new medal was designed to honor U.S. citizens and foreigners (civilian or military) for meritorious contributions to security or national interests of the U.S., world peace, cultural, or other significant public or private endeavors. Awarded by the President, at his discretion. NOTE TO COLLECTORS: There are THREE versions of this medal. The lower ranking "Presidential Medal of Freedom" has two versions, male and female. The male version has the full size medal suspended from a neck drape. The female version has the full size medal mounted on a bow that pins on. In both versions, the eagle for the service ribbon, miniature medal and lapel pin are silver plated. The higher ranking "Presidential Medal of Freedom with Distinction" has a shoulder sash with a rosette and badge, and a breast badge. The eagle for the service ribbon, miniature medal and lapel pin is gold plated. Very difficult to obtain.INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying. I WILL NOT falsify customs declarations with a lower value or mark an item as a "gift" in order to avoid customs fees.
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In 1963 President John F. Kennedy reestablished the old Medal of Freedom as the Presidential Medal of Freedom. A completely new medal was designed to honor U.S. citizens and foreigners (civilian or military) for meritorious contributions to security or national interests of the U.S., world peace, cultural, or other significant public or private endeavors. Awarded by the President, at his discretion. NOTE TO COLLECTORS: There are THREE versions of this medal. The lower ranking "Presidential Medal of Freedom" has two versions, male and female. The male version has the full size medal suspended from a neck drape. The female version has the full size medal mounted on a bow that pins on. In both versions, the eagle for the service ribbon, miniature medal and lapel pin are silver plated. The higher ranking "Presidential Medal of Freedom with Distinction" has a shoulder sash with a rosette and badge, and a breast badge. The eagle for the service ribbon, miniature medal and lapel pin is gold plated. Very difficult to obtain.INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying. I WILL NOT falsify customs declarations with a lower value or mark an item as a "gift" in order to avoid customs fees.
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