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The Pueblo of Laguna Tribe Code Talkers Bronze Medal is a bronze duplicate of the Congressional Gold Medal presented in a tribal ceremony on July 29, 2016, in recognition of its members’ dedication and valor. The Pueblo of Laguna Tribe Code Talkers Bronze medal measures three inches in diameter.
The obverse design features a World War II code talker. Inscriptions are “K’AWAIKA CODE TALKERS,” (which translates to Laguna) and “PUEBLO of LAGUNA.” The reverse design features the Pueblo of Laguna Tribe seal. Inscriptions are “43RD BOMBARDMENT GROUP,” “WORLD WAR II,” “ACT OF CONGRESS 2008,” “PUEBLO OF LAGUNA,” as well as “TSINA HANU” and “Y’AAK’A WAASCH’I” which translate to Big Turkey and Little Corn, respectively.
Design: | Obverse Designer: Donna Weaver Obverse Sculptor–Engraver: Renata Gordon Reverse Designer: Donna Weaver Reverse Sculptor–Engraver: Jim Licaretz |
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Struck Under Authority of: | Public Law 110-420 |
Place Struck: | Philadelphia Mint |