Palmetto Medal, undated
Title
Palmetto Medal, undated
Description
The Palmetto Medal was first awarded in 1967. From the 1966-1967 Guidon:
The gold medal is the Citadel seal on the obverse and on reverse, the following is engraved: "For Meritorious Service Presented To _ By The Board of Visitors." The medal is suspended from a navy blue ribbon and a gold top bar that is engraved with "The Palmetto Medal."
- This award was established by the Board of Visitors to recognize exceptional performances reflecting great credit on The Citadel or the State of South Carolina.
- The award may be to a member of the Corps of Cadets, alumni, faculty or staff of The Citadel or any other person whose service to the college or state is deemed worthy of consideration.
- The Palmetto Medal will take precedence over all other honors awarded by The Citadel with exception of honorary degrees.
The gold medal is the Citadel seal on the obverse and on reverse, the following is engraved: "For Meritorious Service Presented To _ By The Board of Visitors." The medal is suspended from a navy blue ribbon and a gold top bar that is engraved with "The Palmetto Medal."
Publisher
The Citadel Archives and Museum
Rights
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Format
image/jpeg
Language
English
Type
Physical Object
Identifier
https://citadeldigitalarchives.omeka.net/items/show/1557
Coverage
Charleston (S. C.)
Original Format
Metal and cloth.
Physical Dimensions
4 x 7.5 cm
Collection
Citation
“Palmetto Medal, undated,” The Citadel Archives Digital Collections, accessed March 28, 2024, https://citadeldigitalarchives.omeka.net/items/show/1557.