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Message:: [QUOTE="TheNickelGuy, post: 8176090, member: 20201"]You know, there was a time when I wouldn't take a looped medal if you gave it to me. A long time ago but it's true. Now I like them almost every bit as a normal medal. 1920 Theodore RooseveltMemorial Association Founders Medal [ATTACH=full]1428869[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1428870[/ATTACH] Medallic Art Co.Although dated 1920, this looped medal might be a 1931 Roosevelt Memorial Association Founders Medal - Medallic Art Co 1931-020, a smaller and very similar version of the 1923 Roosevelt (Theodore) Association Medal of Honor - Medallic Art Co 1923-002 which was 3 and 1/4 inches and gold. I have also found information that this one I have was used in 1925. I will go with Fraser's date of 1920 for inventory puroses. Theodore RooseveltDate: 1920BronzeDiameter: 1 5/16 in. ( 3.4 cm )J.E. FRASER 1920 Obverse showing clothed bust of Theodore Roosevelt facing right with dates at lower right of field: "MDCCCLVIII/MCMXIX" Reverse depicts flaming sword at center with surrounding legendROOSEVELT MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION/FOUNDERS MEDAL"IF I MVST CHOOSE BETWEEN RIGHTEOVSNESS AND PEACE I CHOOSE RIGHTEOVSNESS." This medal was one of a number of award medals created for the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Association. It was used as an award for an essay contest in New York City Schools.The image of Roosevelt on the obverse of this example is based on a portrait bust modeled by Fraser 1909-1910. [ATTACH=full]1428871[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]