Medal, Political

Object Name:: Medal, Political
Object ID:: 2007.052.05
Date:: 1980-1988
Description:: Presidential campaign medal, gold-colored metal, from Ronald Reagan campaign, 1980-1988. Obverse has eagle and two stars in relief, and lettering: "REPUBLICAN PRESIDENTIAL / TASK FORCE". Reverse has White House in relief, and lettering: "MEDAL OF MERIT / Ronald Reagan / FOUNDER". In blue velvet presentation case, 3.4" x 4.5" x 1.3" high. Case has hinged lid lined with white fabric on which is printed in gold lettering: "Medal of Merit / This Medal of Merit / has been presented to you / in appreciation for your / support as a member of the / Republican Presidential / Task Force. / Ronald Reagan".

A.) Medal
B.) Case
Material:: Metal
Dimensions:: D-0.1 Dia-2 inches
Provenance:: Belonged to donor's mother-in-law, Cora L. Doane Munsey (1907-2007) of Canaan and Hampton, NH, who was a longtime Republican campaign worker.
Credit Line:: Gift of Sandra G. Munsey
People:: Munsey, Cora L. Doane (1907-2007), Reagan, Ronald (1911-2004)
Subjects:: Campaign, Medal, Medal of Merit, Political, Presentation Case, President, Presidential Seal, Republican Presidential Task Force, Seal, White House