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Prince Carl of Sweden Medallion

Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum of the National Archives and Records Administration1950

U.S. National Archives

U.S. National Archives
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Oval shaped Prince Carl of Sweden gold medal surmounted by a gold crown. OBVERSE: Left-facing profile relief head of Prince Carl of Sweden, by Ivar Johnsson, with motto and date around edge "CARITATIS ERGA HOMINES MINISTER MCMXLV". REVERSE: Laurel wreath around edge with text inside "SUCCURRENDO / MISERIS / MERUIT CORONAM / ELEANOR / ROOSEVELT." Medallion awarded to Eleanor Roosevelt on March 8, 1950, by H.M., the King of Sweden, at the suggestion of his brother, H.R.H. Prince Carl. FDR Library Museum Collection, MO 1950.101.1.

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