Dutch Peace Corp Medal
Artifact IDMO 63.1769.2
Object Type
Medal, Commemorative
Place MadeVoorschoten, Netherlands, Europe
Medium
10K gold
DimensionsOverall: 1 in. (2.5 cm)
Physical DescriptionGold medal for the benefit of the Dutch Peace Corps patterned after the U.S. Peace Corps founded by President Kennedy. Medal was struck by N.V. Koninkklijke Begeer of Voorschoten, Netherlands. Obverse shows profile of John F. Kennedy with "John F. Kennedy 1963/ A noble servant of peace" engraved around outer edge. Reverse "A man does what he must" with a bas relief of a man on horseback slaying a dragon/monster.
Additional DetailsCredit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of the Estate of President John F. Kennedy
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts from Public (National Archives Identifier 1677327)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedSubjects
In Collection(s)
Not on view
