Presentation medal
T. H. Jones (fl.1960)
Category
Coins and medals
Date
Unknown
Materials
Bronze
Measurements
4 mm (Height); 64 mm (Diameter)
Place of origin
Missouri
Order this imageCollection
Chartwell, Kent
NT 1101161
Summary
Bronze medallion from the University of Missouri, awarded to WSC "for distinguished service in Journalism" with a view of the Jay H. Neff Hall by T. H. Jones. Formerly part of the Heirloom Collection.
Full description
Awarded in absentia on 8 May 1960. Churchill was the 51st (and 1st non-American) recipient of the award. The Churchill Archive includes 2 letters from Truman hoping Churchill may be able to receive the award in person.
Marks and inscriptions
"for distinguished service in Journalism"
Makers and roles
T. H. Jones (fl.1960), engraver (printmaker)