SAR National Precedence of Medals

January 1, 2022

When wearing medals, the Position of honor is on the wearer’s right and on the top,
closest to the heart. The general rule of precedence is:
1. Federal decorations for military or civilian service.
2. Federal campaign medals.
3. Foreign decorations, in the order they were received
4. State decorations
5. State campaign decorations
6. State organizational and long-service decorations
7. Decorations of military, hereditary and patriotic societies, in the order of year
of founding. Miniatures should not be worn without their ribbons, as the
ribbon forms an integral part of the society’s insignia.

The medals that we have displayed are in precedence order on

this date and are subject to change. The current SAR Handbook
will have a current written and photographic list of medals in
order of precedence and can be downloaded at sar.org. The
SAR Merchandise Department has all standards medals
available for purchase; please note that some medals are event
only or a reward for contributing to a particular SAR Program.

It is important that you wear medals for all appropriate occasions, such as SAR
meetings or events and to the meetings of other lineage societies. Miniature medals
should be worn for formal occasions only; on a tuxedo or black suit for evening
events. Do not wear them on casual clothing. Full-size medals are worn on a blazer
or suit only and not on casual clothing or a uniform. Per National Color Guard
handbook, no medals of any kind should be worn on a SAR Color Guard Uniform.
When you wear three or more medals, they should be worn on a ribbon bar in the
order of precedence. Mounted medals should be worn with the bottom bar just above
the breast pocket. When wearing medals it is appropriate to only wear one pin.

Presidents General and Minutemen have a distinctive medal that they wear on a
separate ribbon which is suspended from the neck. In addition State and Chapter
Presidents have a medal of office which is worn on a suspended ribbon. These
medals of distinction are only worn with blazers, suits, or on formal wear and should
not be worn with casual clothing.

This project drew it’s material from Volumes IV and V of the NSSAR Hand book
which are the definitive document for how to wear the awards and decorations of
this society. Please refer to these documents if you have questions.

This project was done as a Missouri Bicentennial gift to the Sons of the American
Revolution by members of the Ozark Mountain Chapter, Missouri SAR.
Dan Piedlow, Photographer J Howard Fisk, Chairman

We thank PG David Appleby, Paul Callanan and Stephen Renouf for their assistance
in gathering medals to photograph for this project.
SAR Medals and Their Order of Precedence

1. SAR Badge The SAR Membership Badge is a Maltese cross of four arms
and eight points, with a golden ball at each point, enameled in white and a
medallion in the center bearing a profiled bust of General George Washington.
Surrounding the bust is a blue enameled ribbon containing the SAR Motto –
“Libertas et Patria.” A laurel wreath encircles the medallion, midway between it
and the points of the cross. The reverse is the same, except that the center
medallion bears the figure of a minuteman surrounded by a blue enameled
ribbon, inscribed in golden letters, “Sons of the American Revolution.” The
cross is surmounted by a golden eagle and suspended from a ribbon of the
Society’s colors – blue, buff yellow and white.

2. Minuteman Medal (unless on neck ribbon) - The Minuteman Award is

the highest award presented to a Compatriot for active and
distinguished service rendered to the National Society. Annually at the
Spring Leadership Meeting, the Minuteman Committee (appointed by
the President General from members holding the award) will select and
announce no more than six award recipients for the current year. The
President General presents the award during the Minuteman Ceremony
at each Annual Congress; it is not presented in abstentia. At that
ceremony, all previous recipients of the award in attendance, dressed in
white dinner jackets, are seated on the dais. A previous recipient of the
Minuteman Award, chosen by the honoree, escorts the new honoree to
the dais.

3. Gold Good Citizenship Medal – The Gold Good Citizenship Medal is

awarded for outstanding and unusual patriotic achievement and service
of national importance to persons of prominence on a national level in
the areas of government (including military service), religion, education,
business and other professions, and other fields of endeavor.

4. War Service Medal – The War Service Medal was first authorized in
1899 for members who served in the Spanish-American War. It was
subsequently authorized for members who served in World War I and
World War II. Following World War II, the NSSAR authorized a generic
War Service Medal with specific service periods indicated by bronze
bars.
4. Military Service Medal – The Military Service Medal, authorized in
2006, may be presented to a Compatriot in recognition of military
service which does not otherwise qualify for the War Service Medal.

5. Heroism Medal – It recognized outstanding bravery and self-sacrifice

in the face of imminent danger, i.e., acts which involve great personal
courage and risk to the recipient. It is intended primarily for acts by
civilians not in uniform but does not exclude police, firemen, and SAR
members. It is not intended to recognize acts that would have been
covered by armed forces medals for valor. The medal may also be
presented posthumously.

6. National Society Medal of Distinguished Service – The incumbent

President General may present up to two NMDS’s during his tenure
(ideally, at the conclusion of his tenure). The Compatriot(s) receiving
this award are recognized for conspicuous service to the National
Society during the President General’s administration. The President
General presents this Medal at his discretion; no other approval is
required.

7. SAR International Medal – The SAR International Medal is presented

only to a foreign dignitary or a non-citizen of the United States. The
medal can only be approved by the President General and must be
presented by a National Society General Officer.
8. Daughters of Liberty Medal – The Daughters of Liberty Medal may be
presented to a lady recommended by any officer of a chapter, state or National
Society, SAR in appreciation for her unselfish devotion, tireless efforts and
assistance to the SAR, and who has dedicated her time, energy, ability and/or
finances to the organization in support and furtherance of the stated
objectives of the SAR. This is the highest lady’s medal and consideration in
awarding this medal should be given only after the SAR Medal of Appreciation
or the Martha Washington Medal has been presented.

9. Patriot Medal – The Patriot Medal is the highest award presented to a

Compatriot by a State Society and recognizes long, faithful, outstanding, and
distinguished service at the state and/or chapter level. The Patriot Medal is
awarded only by a State Society and may be presented only to an individual.
Service at the national level is not considered in making the award. It is
desirable that it be presented at the annual meeting of the State Society. A
representative cannot accept the Patriot Medal.

10. State Medal of Distinguished Service – The incumbent State President may
present one medal during his term (or each year of his term if elected to a
multiyear term) at the Society’s Annual Meeting to a Compatriot in recognition
for that Compatriot’s conspicuous service to the State Society President during
his administration. The SMDS is awarded by a State Society President at his
discretion; no other approval is required.

11. Chapter Medal of Distinguished Service – The incumbent Chapter

President may present one medal during his term (or each year of his term if
elected to a multiyear term) at the Chapter’s Annual Meeting, to a Compatriot
in recognition for that Compatriot’s conspicuous service to the Chapter during
the president’s administration. The Chapter President presents this Medal at
his discretion; no other approval is required. The CMDS is the highest medal
that can be awarded by a Chapter President.
12. National/District/State/Chapter Meritorious Service Medal – The
National/District/State/Chapter Meritorious Service Medal may be awarded to
SAR members who have rendered long, faithful and meritorious service to
their National Society/District/State/Chapter. The meritorious service
rendered should be stated in the citation. The medal is the same medal used
for the National Meritorious Service Medal.

13. Gold Roger Sherman Medal – The Gold Roger Sherman Medal may be
awarded by the National Society to a Compatriot in recognition of, and in
appreciation of, outstanding service that does not meet the requirements for
the Meritorious Service Medal. It should be awarded in place of the Bronze
and Silver Good Citizenship Medals, which cannot be awarded for service to
the SAR. General Officers and National Society Committee Chairman may
recommend Compatriots who have served as (i) an active officer for a
minimum of two years, (ii) an active committee chairman or vice chairman for
a minimum of three years, or (iii) an active member of a committee for a
minimum of four years to the President General for recognition at the
President General’s discretion. In addition, the President General may present
this medal to those Compatriots providing significant service to the National
Society during his term of office.

14. Silver Roger Sherman Medal – The Silver Roger Sherman Medal may be
awarded to a compatriot in recognition of, and in appreciation of, outstanding
services rendered to a District or State. The medal is presented to a
compatriot for significant service which lacks the requirements for the
Meritorious Service Medal. It should be awarded in place of the Bronze and
Silver Good Citizenship Medals, which cannot be awarded for service to the
SAR. The recipient must have served as an active officer for a minimum of two
years, as an active committee chairman for three years, or as an active
member of a committee for four years.

15. Silver Good Citizenship Medal – The Silver Good Citizenship Medal
recognizes outstanding and unusual patriotic achievement and service that is
of a more local degree (state or regional level) than required for the Gold Good
Citizenship Medal. The medal is presented to persons of prominence in the
areas of government (including military service), religion, education, business
and other professions, and other fields of endeavor. Since it recognizes
extensive service, a biographical sketch of the candidate should accompany
the request for a medal. There is no requirement that persons must be
awarded the Bronze Good Citizenship Medal before they may be awarded the
Silver Good Citizenship Medal.
16. Florence Kendall Award Medal – The Florence Kendall Award is awarded
annually at the SAR Congress to the top three members who were first-line
sponsor for the largest number of new members during the previous year.
Previous editions consisted of a member’s SAR Badge bearing on the chest
ribbon a bar inscribed “Florence Kendall” and was given to the member who
during a year was first-line sponsor for the largest number of new members.

17. SAR Life Saving Medal – The SAR Life Saving Medal is presented to those
individuals who have acted to save a human life without necessarily placing
their own life or themselves in imminent danger. The medal is intended
primarily for acts by civilians not in uniform, however, police officers, fire
fighters, emergency medical personal, lifeguards, and SAR Compatriots are not
excluded from receiving this award. The medal is not intended to recognize
acts that would otherwise qualify for military or another organization’s valor
medals and, in all cases, the fact that the actions of the rescuer actually saved
the life of the victim must be validated by EMS or medical personnel.

18. Law Enforcement Commendation Medal – The Law Enforcement

Commendation Medal is presented to those who have served with distinction
and devotion in the field of law enforcement. The medal is intended to
recognize exceptional service or accomplishment in the field of law
enforcement. Eligibility is not limited to peace officers but extends to the
entire range of persons who make and enforce the law to include but not
limited to peace officers, attorneys, judges, prosecutors and legislators who
have performed an exceptional act or service beyond that normally expected.
The medal may be presented posthumously.

19. Fire Safety Commendation Medal – The Fire Safety Commendation Medal
is presented to an individual for accomplishments and/or outstanding
contributions in an area of fire safety and service. The award is not limited to
firefighters. It may be presented to recognize a variety of fire safety and
service that has evolved into a highly technical and skilled profession with
constant study, development and involvement by numerous dedicated citizens
with a single goal – protect human life and property by preventing injuries or
casualties die to fire and chemicals. The medal may be presented
posthumously.
20. Emergency Medical Services Commendation Medal – The Emergency
Medical Services Commendation Medal is presented to an individual for
accomplishments and/or outstanding contribution in an area of emergency
medical services. The award is intended for paramedics and certified
Emergency Medical Technicians and others in the emergency medical field
who have performed an act or service beyond that normally expected. The
medal may be presented posthumously.

21. Gold CAR-SAR Appreciation Medal – The National society may present the
Gold C.A.R.-SAR Medal of Appreciation to a member of the C.A.R. or SAR in
good standing in recognition of and in appreciation for outstanding services
rendered to the National Society C.A.R. The award may also recognize
outstanding National C.A.R. leaders or SAR members who have contributed at
a National level to the N.S.C.A.R. The medal shall be awarded for documented
services rendered and not by tradition or as an entitlement of office.

22. Silver CAR-SAR Appreciation Medal – The National society or a State

Society may present the Silver C.A.R.-SAR Medal of Appreciation to a member
of the C.A.R. or SAR in good standing in recognition of and in appreciation for
outstanding services rendered to a State C.A.R. Society. The award may also
recognize outstanding C.A.R. Senior leaders of a State Society or SAR members
who have significantly supported or served a State C.A.R. Society.

23. Bronze CAR-SAR Appreciation Medal – The National society, a State

Society or a local Chapter, may present the Bronze C.A.R.-SAR Medal of
Appreciation to a member of the C.A.R. or SAR in good standing in recognition
of and in appreciation for outstanding services rendered to a local C.A.R.
Society. The award may recognize assistance in promoting C.A.R. members
that qualify to obtain SAR memberships, C.A.R. members who participate in
the State Society Annual Meetings or at the National Congress, C.A.R.
members who have otherwise significantly aided SAR programs, or SAR
members and C.A.R. Senior Leaders who have supported or served a state or
local C.A.R Society.
24. Liberty Medal – The Liberty Medal commemorates the restoration of the
Statue of Liberty, reminds us of our liberty and is presented for recruiting new
members to the SAR. Presentation will take place at the Annual Congress;
however, if a recipient is not present, it will be mailed to him.

25. Lafayette Volunteer Service Award Medal – The National Society presents
the Lafayette Volunteer Service Award to an individual for volunteer service
performed at the NSSAR Headquarters in Louisville, KY or other significant
volunteer work as determined by the President General. The award is
presented when forty (40) hours of volunteer service have been accumulated.
The Executive Director will provide a list of projects requiring volunteer
assistance. Volunteers must meet acceptable experience criteria and will be
supervised by a department head. Department heads and volunteers must
ensure that the volunteer service form is completed at the end of each day
that service is performed. The Executive Director will be responsible for
maintaining a volunteer service file.

26. Bronze Roger Sherman Medal – The Bronze Roger Sherman Medal may be
awarded to a compatriot in recognition of, and in appreciation of, outstanding
services rendered to a Chapter. The medal is presented to a compatriot for
significant service which lacks the requirements for the Meritorious Service
Medal. It should be awarded in place of the Bronze and Silver Good
Citizenship Medals, which cannot be awarded for service to the SAR. The
recipient must have served as an active officer for a minimum of two years, as
an active committee chairman for three years, or as an active member of a
committee for four years.

27. Bronze Good Citizenship Medal – The Bronze Good Citizenship Medal is a
multi-purpose award designed to recognize individuals whose community (i.e.,
school, locality or state) achievements are noteworthy. It can be presented to
both adults and minors and to Compatriots and non-Compatriots alike.
28. Silver ROTC Medal – The National Society, a state or a chapter, may
present this award only to students enrolled in a college or university ROTC
program. The medal endeavors to foster the principle of “citizen-soldier”
exemplified by the Minutemen and recipients should be selected by the
commanding officer of the ROTC unit based on their military bearing,
leadership potential, attitude, scholastic achievements and general
excellence. Commanding officers should be given full latitude in selecting an
outstanding ROTC cadet.

29. Bronze ROTC Medal – The National Society, a state or a chapter, may
present this award only to students enrolled in a high school or secondary
school JROTC program. The medal endeavors to foster the principle of
“citizen-soldier” exemplified by the Minutemen and recipients should be
selected by the commanding officer of the ROTC unit based on their
leadership qualities, military bearing and general excellence.

30. Eagle Scout Medal – A chapter may award this medal annually to the Eagle
Scout who is the winner of the chapter’s Eagle Scout Scholarship Competition.

31. Robert E. Burt Boy Scout Volunteer Award Medal – The Robert E. Burt Boy
Scout Volunteer Award is a BSA-recognized Community Organization Award
presented to members of the SAR in good standing who have displayed
outstanding dedication to the Scouting Program. Award criteria are based on
work accomplishment and dedication rather than specific length of service
time. The medal is awarded by the National Society of the Sons of the
American Revolution upon nomination by a state society.
32. General William C. Westmorland Award – This award is a special gold
version of the Service to Veterans Medal. A certificate accompanies the
medal. This award is presented to the SAR member who has the most
outstanding record of service as a VA Volunteer donating time to veterans in
the VA hospital. It is presented to only one person per year as selected by the
Veterans committee.

33. Service to Veterans Medal – The Service to Veterans Medal may be

awarded to SAR members who have given long and exemplary service to
veterans. The medal is awarded for 5000 USS Stark Award points accrued by
the SAR member. Additional awards may be earned for each additional 3000
points earned,

34. Patriot Grave Marking Medal – The Patriot Grave Marking Medal
recognizes both past efforts to identify and report data on Revolutionary War
graves and to encourage new efforts to identify graves. The data generated by
these efforts will meet educational objectives by continuing to build and
improve the existing database on these patriots by listing their final resting
places. It meets historical objectives by providing data to potential members
and by identifying these significant places so that they may not be lost to
future generations.

35. Compatriot Grave Marking Medal – The Compatriot Grave Marking Medal
recognizes each Compatriot’s contributions to the Sons of the American
Revolution and honors our deceased Compatriots (while simultaneously
honoring each Compatriot’s Patriot Ancestor) while publicizing the value of
membership to their descendants.

36. SAR Medal of Appreciation – The SAR Medal of Appreciation may be

presented to a member of the DAR in good standing in recognition of and in
appreciation for outstanding services rendered to the SAR. The award may
recognize assistance in forming new SAR chapters, obtaining a specific number
of new SAR members or otherwise significantly aiding the SAR programs.
37. Martha Washington Medal – The Martha Washington Medal may be
presented to a woman over 18 years of age in recognition of outstanding
service to the SAR. A DAR may receive the Martha Washington Medal and the
SAR Medal of Appreciation (on separate occasions) if her service warrants it.

38. Lydia Darragh Medal – The Lydia Darragh Medal may be awarded by the
incumbent President General, Vice President General, State Society President
or Chapter President to the lady who has provided significant service to him
during his term. The medal will recognize the assistance of the ladies who
work behind the scenes supporting SAR programs, but whose service does not
meet the requirements for the Martha Washington Medal. It may only be
presented once per year at the discretion of the President General, a Vice
President General, State Society President or Chapter President.

39. Gold NSSAR Color Guard Medal – The SAR Gold Color Guard Medal may be
awarded for SAR Color Guard service at the National level. The National Color
Guard Committee will be the final judge of who is qualified to be awarded the
Gold Color Guard Medal. Waivers to these requirements will be granted only
under very special circumstances, and requests for such waivers must be
submitted in writing to the National Color Guard Commander for Committee
consideration.

40. Gold Samuel Adams Congress Appreciation Medal – The Gold Samuel
Adams Congress Appreciation Medal recognizes outstanding services of the
NSSAR Congress Planning Committee Chairman and the services of no more
than one additional recipient in hosting the annual National Congress. Awards
are limited to one per individual annually, in the event of multiple year service,
oak leaf clusters should be awarded in accordance with guideline listed in
NSSAR Handbook. Two may be awarded annually.

41. The Von Steuben Medal for Sustained Achievement in the NSSAR Color
Guard – The National Von Steuben Medal for Sustained Achievement in the
NSSAR Color Guard, may be awarded for sustained service to the Society as a
Color Guardsman at the National or District Levels. Recipients must already
have been awarded the Bronze and Silver Color Guard Medals.
42. Silver NSSAR Color Guard Medal – The Silver Color Guard Medal is for
service at the District and National levels. The medal is awarded for at least
three years of service at the applicable level. The three years may be broken,
not continuous. Award of each medal may be for retroactive service, so that
any living compatriot may receive it, even if he cannot march anymore. An
SAR Color Guardsman must have the Bronze Color Guard Medal before he can
be awarded the Silver Color Guard Medal.

43. Silver Samuel Adams Congress Appreciation Medal – The Silver Samuel
Adams Congress Appreciation Medal recognized outstanding services of the
volunteers in hosting the annual National Congress. The medal is presented to
persons that held prominent positions during the annual National Congress. A
certificate, suitable for engrossing, is presented with each medal.

44. Bronze NSSAR Color Guard Medal – The Bronze Color Guard Medal is for
service at the State and/or Chapter levels. Each medal is awarded for at least
three years of service at the applicable level. The three years may be broken,
not continuous. Award of each medal may be for retroactive service, so that
any living compatriot may receive it, even if he cannot march anymore.

45. The Molly Pitcher Medal – Many women who are the wives, daughters,
sisters, girlfriends, and other female relatives and companions of SAR Color
“Guardsmen routinely and with great dedication support their SAR Color
Guardsman and the SAR Color Guard. The Molly Pitcher Medal may be
awarded to women who have supported SAR Color Guard at the State, District,
and National Levels.

46. Bronze Samuel Adams Congress Appreciation Medal – The Bronze Samuel
Adams Congress Appreciation Medal recognizes outstanding services of the
volunteers in hosting the annual National Congress. The medal is presented to
persons that held prominent positions during the annual National Congress. A
certificate, suitable for engrossing, is presented with each medal.
47. Gold Council of State Presidents’ Medal – Past or present Council of State
Presidents officers may wear the Council of State Presidents Gold Medal.

48. Silver Council of State Presidents’ Medal – Present or past members of the
Council of State Presidents may wear the Council of State Presidents Silver
medal. To qualify, a Council member (as defined by the Council of State
Presidents’ Bylaws) must attend four business meetings of the Council of State
Presidents. Such business meetings are normally held at Annual Congresses
or Leadership Meetings.

49. SAR Charter Centennial Medal – The SAR Charter Centennial Medal
commemorates the one hundredth anniversary of the signing of the
Congressional Charter of the National Society of the Sons of the American
Revolution. Only a member who was a dues-paying member between the
dates of January 1, 2006 and December 31, 2006 may wear it. In addition,
new members whose applications had been submitted during that time may
also wear it.

49. Paix de 1783 Medal – The Paix de 1783 Medal commemorates the special
visit to France for the 225th Anniversary of the Treaty of Paris which ended the
American Revolution. Any member of the party present during the visit may
wear it.

49. SAR 125th Anniversary Medal – The SAR 125th Anniversary Medal
commemorates the one hundredth and twenty-fifth anniversary of the
National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. Only a member
who was a dues-paying member between January 1, 2014 and December
31, 2014 may wear it. In addition, new members whose application had been
submitted during that time may also wear it.
49. Commodore John Barry Medal – The Commodore John Barry Medal
commemorates the special visit to Ireland to commemorate the contributions
of Irish and Scots-Irish Patriots in the American Revolution.

49. Gold Sestercentennial (250th Anniversary) Recognition Medal – The medal

is designed to encourage and recognize those compatriots, chapters and
societies to participate in local, state, national and international events which
publicly educate, and recognize, honor, and celebrate the heroes of the
American Revolution. Participation involves the planning and execution of
these events, as well as attendance. The medal covers the celebration of any
event’s 250th anniversary where said event related directly to acts of resistance
to British attempts to coerce the residents in America: from the first
Parliamentary Acts protested after the conclusion of the French and Indian
Wars, through the armed struggle of the American War for Independence, to
the ratification of the Treaty of Paris by the Continental Congress. This
therefore will cover any public celebrations in the Period from 2014 to 2033.

49. Silver Sestercentennial (250th Anniversary) Recognition Medal - The medal

is designed to encourage and recognize those compatriots, chapters and
societies to participate in local, state, national and international events which
publicly educate, and recognize, honor, and celebrate the heroes of the
American Revolution. Participation involves the planning and execution of
these events, as well as attendance. The medal covers the celebration of any
event’s 250th anniversary where said event related directly to acts of resistance
to British attempts to coerce the residents in America: from the first
Parliamentary Acts protested after the conclusion of the French and Indian
Wars, through the armed struggle of the American War for Independence, to
the ratification of the Treaty of Paris by the Continental Congress. This
therefore will cover any public celebrations in the Period from 2014 to 2033.
49. Bronze Sestercentennial (250th Anniversary) Recognition Medal - The
medal is designed to encourage and recognize those compatriots, chapters and
societies to participate in local, state, national and international events which
publicly educate, and recognize, honor, and celebrate the heroes of the
American Revolution. Participation involves the planning and execution of
these events, as well as attendance. The medal covers the celebration of any
event’s 250th anniversary where said event related directly to acts of
resistance to British attempts to coerce the residents in America: from the first
Parliamentary Acts protested after the conclusion of the French and Indian
Wars, through the armed struggle of the American War for Independence, to
the ratification of the Treaty of Paris by the Continental Congress. This
therefore will cover any public celebrations in the Period from 2014 to 2033.

50. Arthur M. King Eagle Scout Contest Medal – The Arthur M. King Eagle
Scout Contest Medal is designed to recognize those individuals who make
significant financial contributions to the Arthur M. & Brenda King Eagle Scout
Contest. The medal may be presented to the donor or to honor any individual
designated by the donor(s) to recognize contributions to Scouting through the
BSA. The medal is issued for an initial donation of $500.00; additional $500.00
contributions are recognized by Bronze, Gold, and Silver palms.

50. Dr. Joseph Warren Medal for Orations – The Dr. Joseph Warren Medal for
Orations or “The Warren Medal” is designed to recognize those individuals
who make significant contributions to the endowment fund. The Medal may
be presented to the donor or to honor any individual designated by the
donor(s) in recognition of their contributions to the National Oration Contest.
Dr. Joseph Warren, a Boston doctor, was selected to commemorate the
anniversary of the Boston Massacre. Because unforgiving British officers and
sympathizers would heckle the orator, Warren presented his oration with a
steady and firm voice. Warren’s stirring oratory skill recruited more patriots
and moved others to support the Revolution.

50. Thomas Jefferson Medal for Support of the Essay Contest – The Jefferson
Essay Medal is awarded by the National Society to recognize financial support
for the George S. & Stella M. Knight Essay Contest. The funds generated by
sales of the medal are used to increase the endowment for the scholarships
awarded to the national essay contest winners.
50. SAR Americanism Youth Awards Medal – The Americanism Youth Awards
Medal is awarded by the National Society to recognize financial support for the
Americanism Elementary School Poster Contest and the Sergeant Moses
Adams Middle School Brochure Contest. The funds generated by sales of the
medal are used to increase the endowment for the cash awards presented by
these contests. The medal is awarded following a donation of $250.00 or
more.