Awards to John S. Coleman

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Jefferson County Museum

Name/Title

Awards to John S. Coleman

Entry/Object ID

ARC416

Scope and Content

Three awards given to John S. Coleman: (1) Cross of Merit, 1st Class, awarded to John S. Coleman by the Government of West Germany on July 21, 1956. All written in German except for "JOHN S. COLEMAN". Originally was framed, was removed from frame at some unknown date. Old catalog numbers: 696 and 1530. (2) "REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE ORDRE NATIONAL DE LA LEGION D'HONNEUR". Awarded to John S. Coleman on August 25, 1954. Shows image of medal. Old catalog numbers 704 and 1542. (3) Grant of Honorary Knight Commander of the Civil Division of the Order of the British Empire, dated August 8, 1957. Signed by Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. Given to John S. Coleman. Originally was framed, removed from frame on June 8, 2016.

Acquisition

Accession

207

Source or Donor

Coleman, John H.

Acquisition Method

Gift

Archive Details

Date(s) of Creation

1956 - 1958