Medal awarded to A. Synnestvedt

Object/Artifact

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Glenview History Center

Name/Title

Medal awarded to A. Synnestvedt

Description

A medal awarded to A. Synnestvedt Top bar reads "AEF" with 4 stars Medal profile reads: "PEACE WITH VICTORY", "1917-1919", "WORLD WAR" with a image of the Jackman Bear statue Medal reverse reads: "AWARDED TO A. SYNNESTVEDT BY THE CITIZENS OF GLENVIEW, ILL. FOR SERVICES RENDERED" and 3 stars. Back has stamps on top bar and medal reverse crediting WM Schridde Chicago as manufacturer Medal is housed in a beige velvet jewelry box

Context

This medal belonged to Alan Synnestvedt, who would later change his name to George S. Alan. He is related to the Burnham family of Glenview through Phyllis Burnham.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Frieda Synnestvedt

Notes

Frieda Synnestvedt is the granddaughter of A Synnestvedt/George S. Alan