American Legion School Award - Treasure in Mom's Memory Box

Ok, so this is not an actual US Coin but it's definitely a US Medal.
My mom recently handed me this award that I received at my 6th grade graduation ceremony (around 1979-1981) She kept it in a box of memories and remembered storing it away because she thought that I might lose it or just use it as a discus for throwing.. she's right I probably would of done that! I don't remember getting this award but according to her I was the only kid that received it. - It has it's own neat little stand!
I looked for references on-line and found a few especially some on EBay going for about $30.00 - $50.00. (I want to share an article reference on last pic) - Enjoy!

 

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Here is the medal next to a Quarter for size comparison

 

very nice memento

 

@paddyman98

Nice one, paddy! Your mom was a smart woman.

Chris

 

Nice medal indeed. And you really have no recollection of receiving this? Shoot, even 'forgetful Jones' (me ) would have remembered that one.......

 

Great medal and great story. She was a smart woman. What happened to you?

 

That is a wonderful medal...and it has a story!

 

Beautiful medal. Geez my father was the American Legion Post Commander in my hometown many years ago and I never got anything that cool when I was a kid!

 

When I got to Junior High School I started to take up Martial Arts. I was more into winning and getting trophies at tournaments than anything else!

 

Gee, I would cherish that medal for life. I suppose when you are just a 12 year old, it isn't as interesting, which could be why you forgot about it. Good thing your mom saved it for you. As to what went wrong with you as Collecting Nut implies, well, you are from New York. Enough said. Ha, ha!

 

Be nice Daniel.......

The good people of the State of New York could be houndin' ya.......

 

Oops, I forgot, you are also from NY. Ha----ummm.

 

I have one of those, also got it in 6th grade. Nice and heavy. Wish it was sterling silver

 

Were these medals handed out to children of American Legion members?

 

Not really.. My parents were definitely not AL members.
All I know is that I was a bright kid, great attendance, and good looking
They only gave one of these out during the graduation ceremony.

 

Belated congratulations!