Poland
Polish Diaspora Medals After World War II
Obverse: Bust of Tadeusz Kościuszko facing right; inscription “TADEUSZ KOŚCIUSZKO” on the cut-off arm; Reverse: An eagle surmounted by a Maciejówka cap, with crossed scythes in the background, RACŁAWICE - SARATOGA - MACIEJOWICE - WEST POINT / POLAND - AMERICA - POLAND - AMERICA, surrounded by a wreath bearing the inscription “BICENTENARY OF BIRTH,” "HE WAS AS PURE A SON OF LIBERTY AS I HAVE EVER KNOWN AND OF THAT LIBERTY WHICH IS TO GO TO ALL—AND NOT TO THE FEW OR / NOT THE RICH ALONE," with "MEDALLIC ART CO NY" stamped on the rim. BRONZE
bronze, 63.3 mm, 102.61 g





