Distinguished Service-John Edgar Hoover Memorial Medal

Description

Offered for sale is a “Distinguished Service-John Edgar Hoover Memorial Medal” as it is described on it’s face which also bears an image of J. Edgar Hoover.
The wording on the back of this medal, which was issued by the American Police Academy, is as follows:
“The John Edgar Hoover POLICE MEMORIAL SERVICE MEDAL - PRESENTED FOR SERVICE TWO AMERICA – AMERICAN POLICE AGCADEMY”
The medal is made of a gold colored metal and is approximately 1 ½ inches in diameter. It is attached, on the top, to a light blue ribbon that has a pin mounted on the back so that it can be worn on a uniform or a shirt. The medal is housed in a small plastic box that is clear on the top and light blue on the bottom.