The SAR MAGAZINE is the official quarterly publication of the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution published quarterly.
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Medal Conspicuous Exemplifcation of the Soldierly Virtues," and it is engraved with the winner's name and year of award encircled by a laurel wreath. The bronze medal hangs from the offcial Sons of the American Revolution ribbon attached to a concealed bar. The Central Branch of the Enoch Pratt Free Library had a special window display showing the original sculptor's medallion from which the medals were struck, the order of the adjutant general creating the award, and various other incidentals pertaining to the medal. On Aug. 27, 1936, at the encampment of the 29th Division at Indiantown Gap, Pa., these military medals of the MDSSAR were awarded. Several of the regular Army generals attending were outspoken in praising the idea of awarding the medals and said they wished the award would be made in all states. These medals were awarded annually until 1941, when the National Guard was "federalized" for World War II. There is no record of the medal being awarded after the war. In late 2009, 16 of the 1940 medals were discovered. The company that struck the medals was still in business and still had the original die. The Maryland Society, wishing to honor and perpetuate the valorous action of the Maryland 400 at the Battle of Long Island and follow the tradition started in 1936, decided to reissue this medal as the Maryland 400 Distinguished Service Medal. This medal will be awarded based on conspicuous distinguished service or achievement, and total career service. All members of the Maryland National Guard (soldiers, airmen, enlisted or offcer, active or retired) are eligible for this award. Maryland is the only state society that has a medal specifically honoring the National Guard. — Capt. Robert Duane Tackitt, USN (Ret.) SPRING 2013 The 230th Anniversary of the Treaty of Paris Lapel Pin The SAR Foundation is proud to offer our 2013 lapel pin in commemoration of the September 3, 1783 signing of the Treaty of Paris. This pin features the three American signers: Ben Franklin, John Jay and John Adams. The Treaty of Paris ended the War for Independence and established the parameters for our country's birth. We are proud to offer this pin as a fitting reminder of this major event in the establishment of the United States of America. This pin is the fourth in a series of pins that have been offered in recognition of $100 donations to the SAR Foundation. The money is being raised to renovate space in the museum district of downtown Louisville, Kentucky, for the construction of our expanded national headquarters, education center, and museum galleries. This major building project is 10 years in the making and the end is now in sight. With your continued support, we could be moving into our new facility within the next 12 to 18 months. You can view our progress by clicking on the image of our building on the front page of the national SAR website www.sar.org and watching the video series. For additional information about the Foundation, please also visit the SAR Foundation website www.sarfoundation.org. There, you will also be able to make credit card donations or download donation forms. Donations may be sent to the SAR Foundation, 1000 South Fourth Street, Louisville, KY 40203. We appreciate your support, without which we would not be able to complete this project. The SAR Foundation is recognized by the IRS as a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization. All donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. 13