American Legion – American Legion Riders Post 21 Academic Scholarship Campaign
Auction Ends: Sep 1, 2020 10:00 PM PDT

Collectibles

Civil Air Patrol Bronze Medal 3 Inch

Item Number
124
Estimated Value
7 USD
Opening Bid
5 USD  -  Item Has a Reserve

The winning bid will go to FrontStream Global Fund (tax ID 26-3265577), a 501c3 nonprofit organization, which will send the donation to American Legion (tax ID 237026598) on behalf of the winner.

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Item Description

Buy the Civil Air Patrol 3” Bronze Medal from the U.S. Mint and celebrate WW II history. The Civil Air Patrol 3” Bronze Medal is a bronze replica of the Congressional Gold Medal awarded at the U.S. Capitol Building on December 10, 2014, for the extraordinary service of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) during World War II.

Item Special Note

The obverse features two CAP volunteers–one male and one female–watching the skies. In the background, a tanker is escorted by CAP planes overhead. Inscriptions are “CIVIL AIR PATROL” and “1941-1945.”

The reverse depicts a partial laurel wreath, representing honor and service, surrounding CAP insignia’s. Inscriptions are “HONOR,” “CIVILIAN VOLUNTEERS WHO FLEW ARMED & HUMANITARIAN MISSIONS,” and “ACT OF CONGRESS 2014.”