1929 American Scenic and Historic Preservation Society Cornelius Amory Pugsley Medal. Bronze, Gilt. Choice Mint State.63.8 mm. <strong>Obv:</strong> Bust of Pugsley right, peripheral inscription THE CORNELIUS AMORY PUGSLEY MEDAL. <strong>Rev:</strong> Wreath backs inscription AWARDED / BY THE / AMERICAN / SCENIC AND HISTORIC / PRESERVATION SOCIETY, tablet below inscribed to the recipient CHESTER DE WITT PUGSLEY / FOUNDER / 1929, signed TIFFANY & CO. at lower border. <strong>Edge:</strong> Marked BRONZE at 6 oclock. Housed in the original royal blue leather and gilt exterior, plush interior case of issue with Tiffany & Co. inscription on the inside of the lid. The exterior lid is marked CHESTER DE WITT PUGSLEY, the base 1929. The case is fully functional with only a few signs of minimal handling.<p>The Honorable Cornelius Amory Pugsley medals are the most prestigious awards that recognize outstanding contributions to the promotion and development of public parks and conservation in the United States. The inaugural Pugsley medals were awarded in 1928. The winner of the first National level award was Stephen T. Mather, the first director and father of the National Park Service. The distinguished pedigree of subsequent honorees has confirmed the prestige and status of the awards. (Total: 1 medal; 1 case)
