 General Matthew B. Ridgway. Congressional National Gold Medal. Authorized by Public Law 101-510, Section 1491, approved November 5, 1990. Gem Proof. With its original presentation case. 76.1 mm. 7,040.4 gns. (455.6 gms.). Full 6.1 mm. thick. From dies by T.J. Ferrell. This is a bright, bold, and brilliantly reflective modern U.S. Mint Congressional gold medal. General Ridgeway's portrait is clear and sharp and the piece was struck sharply enough to show all of the detail in the engraving of the general's combat, campaign, theatre, and commendation ribbons. The fields are bright, clear, and brilliantly reflective. The piece has clearly been very well cared for from the time of striking and there are essentially no serious marks requiring special mention.
Accompanied by its original green plush case, with white silk lining in the lid. The obverse shows Ridgeway's bust facing left, wearing the uniform of a four-star general. The reverse is engraved with an honorary inscription and notes of the principal conflicts in which Ridgeway was engaged and the two principal commands that he held. Unique presentation medal to a notable American general, commander of the 82nd Airborne in World War II, leader of the United Nations forces in Korea, Supreme Commander Allied Powers in Europe and Chief of the General Staff of the United States Army.
Pedigree unrecorded.
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