1986 State of New Jersey, Governors Woodrow Wilson Public Service Award Medal. By EvAngelos Frudakis and Donald DeLue, Struck by Medallic Art Company. Gold-Plated Bronze. Awarded to Paul A. Volcker in 1988. Mint State. 90 mm. <strong>Obv:</strong> Seated and facing female figure with a large book, believed to represent knowledge and learning, surrounded by assorted smaller figures. Periphery inscribed PRIDE IN THE BEST OF NEW JERSEY, date 1988 below in exergue, signed by the artists at lower left and right. <strong>Rev:</strong> Peripheral inscription THE STATE OF NEW JERYSE HONORS WITH PRIDE with wreath below, central field engraved to the recipient PAUL A. VOLCKER / THE GOVERNORS WOODROW WILSON PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD / THE NEW JERSEY CHAPTERS OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY / FORPUBLIC ADMINISTRATION. <strong>Edge:</strong> Inscribed at 6 oclock (copyright) 1986 MEDALLIC ART CO. - DANBURY, CT. - BRONZE G/P. As struck with beautiful, frosty, golden-yellow surfaces. Suspended by light blue and yellow ribbon, and housed in the original wooden presentation case, the inside of the lid with the Great Seal of the State of New Jersey.<p>The Woodrow Wilson Award for Public Service is given to individuals who have served with distinction in public life and have shown a special commitment to seeking out informed opinions and thoughtful views. Recipients of this award share Woodrow Wilsons steadfast belief in public discourse, scholarship, and the extension of the benefits of knowledge in the United States and around the world. They have poured their time, talents, and resources into improving the lives and futures of others and in so doing have inspired us all. Honorees include policymakers, philanthropists, scientists, civic and religious leaders, and celebrities who have excelled in their fields while leaving a deep, positive impact on their communities and the world at large. (Total: 1 medal; 1 case) <strong>To view all items from the Paul A.Volcker Collection, click <a href="https://auctions.stacksbowers.com/lots?sort=auction_date_lot_number_asc&search=Paul+A.Volcke&limit=36&lots_range=upcoming"> here.</a></strong> From the Paul A.Volcker Collection.
