Forest Service Award of Appreciation

Coin

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Southern Forest Heritage Museum

Name/Title

Forest Service Award of Appreciation

Entry/Object ID

2022.1.124

Tags

Forestry, Forestry in Louisiana, U. S. Forest Service

Description

United States Department of Agriculture coin of appreciation. A little larger than a half dollar coin and four times as heavy, the coin is made out of dense metal.

Context

Given to a respected individual for their work or participation in keeping Louisiana's forest healthy. Origin of coin is presumed to have circulated around Fort Polk.

Collection

Camp Claiborne Collection

Acquisition

Accession

2022.1

Source or Donor

Douglas J. Rhodes

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

*title of entry*, Rhodes Brothers Collection, *Accession Number*, *Exhibit Title (if it's being displayed)*, Southern Forest Heritage Museum, Long Leaf, LA.

Mintage

Mint

U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service

Date made

2000

Time Period

20th Century

Place of Origin

State/Province

Louisiana

Continent

North America

Designer or Engraver

U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Drive

Other Number

SFHM.DepAg.2022.Drive 001.124

Number Type

Drive

Other Number

SFHM.DepAg.2022.Drive 001.125

Notes

Coin was a part of 2022.1.123 origin package. Assumed to have spawned from Fort Polk.