8. Liberty, Justice, Peace, Honor

Recto. In the Christian Petersen Art Collection, University Museums, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.

Date	c. 1919
Material	Bronze
Dimensions	1 3/8 x 1/8 in. (3.5 x 0.3 cm) [diameter x depth]
Description	Recto: winged female with battleground behind. Verso: surround of leaves. Made for L.G. Balfour Co., Attleboro, MA.
Markings	Recto inscription: LIBERTY / JUSTICE / PEACE / HONOR / 1917–1919. Verso inscription: FOR SERVICE IN THE WORLD WAR / PRESENTED TO (a blank box) BY GRATEFUL CITIZENS / TOWN OF NORTH ATTLEBORO, INCORPORATED (date rubbed off from wear)
Provenance / Location	Charlotte Petersen; SC, Purchased with Iowa State University Library Funds; CPAC, Transferred from Special Collections, Iowa State Library. UM99.69
Alternate Title(s)	n/a
Notes / Sources	The medals, which were distributed to North Attleboro's World War I soldiers during a welcome home ceremony, were designed by C. Peterson [sic] of Attleboro and manufactured by the L.G. Balfour Co. "Mystery of World War I medal solved WWI medal found belonged to former North Attleboro resident," By Amy DeMila, The Sun Chronicle (Attleboro, MA) Jul 9, 2013. “WWI medal traced to Mass. family: Fla. man makes plans to return it” By Alyssa A. Botelho, Boston Globe, July 10, 2013.