Soldier's Medal
Historical
Identifier:
2014.47.111941 – 1953
Description
The Soldier's Medal, belonged to Quinn Eskelsen, was established in 1926 and denotes acts of heroism in a non-combat situation. It is awarded for heroic actions on behalf of fellow soldiers or civilians. Quinn Eskelsen, brother of Mayor Eskelsen, served in World War 2 and the Korean War. Medal is in a blue and gold case. Along with the medal is a small pin and a piece of ribbin matching that on the medal. The medal is royal blue with red and white stripes vertically in the middle.WAR TROPHY DOCUMENTATION;http://www.gunboards.com/sites/banzai/FeatArts/CaptPapers/CapPapers.htm