Fort Polk Remnants

Coin

-

Southern Forest Heritage Museum

A penny, token, and key.

A penny, token, and key.

Name/Title

Fort Polk Remnants

Entry/Object ID

2022.1.123

Tags

Photo, WWII, World War II

Description

A penny, token of excellency, and a key from the Fort Polk campsite.

Context

The token was used as a moral booster, encouraging and rewarding individuals for their work and service provided at Fort Polk.

Collection

Camp Claiborne Collection, World War II 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

The Federal Reserve System

Date made

circa 1939 - 1960

Place of Origin

military base

Camp Polk

City

Leesville

State/Province

Louisiana

Continent

North America

Designer or Engraver Information

Designer or Engraver

The Federal Reserve System

Role

Manufacturer

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Drive

Other Number

SFHM.Fort Polk.2022.Drive-001.123