Glenview World War I Medal awarded to Alan Synnestvedt
Description
A medal awarded by Glenview to Alan Synnestvedt in recognition of his military service in World War I.
Top bar reads "AEF" with 4 stars
Medal front reads: "PEACE WITH VICTORY", "1917-1919", "WORLD WAR" with an 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.
Makers mark is stamped on back of top bar reading "WM Schridde Chicago"
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 (donor noted this was not a legal name change). He married Phyllis Burnham.
Acquisition
Source (if not Accessioned)
Frieda Synnestvedt
Notes
Frieda Synnestvedt is the granddaughter of A Synnestvedt/George S. Alan
