2008 Medal Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes Code Talkers Bronze 38mm

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Description

This 38mm bronze medal honors the Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes Code Talkers, recognizing the combined contributions of these allied Plains peoples whose members used their native languages for military communications. The Assiniboine (Nakoda) and Sioux peoples of the Fort Peck Reservation in northeastern Montana share a federal reservation while maintaining distinct linguistic and cultural traditions, both of which contributed to the code talker effort. Their languages, while related as members of the Siouan language family, provided distinct communication capabilities. The obverse features a collaborative design honoring both the Assiniboine and Sioux contributions, reflecting the dual tribal identity of the Fort Peck community. The Nakoda language of the Assiniboine and the Dakota/Lakota languages of the Sioux tribes each offered their own cryptographic advantages in military communications. The medal's design acknowledges both traditions while celebrating the shared sacrifice of service members from these communities who put their linguistic heritage to use in defense of the nation. The reverse carries Code Talkers program inscriptions. The joint recognition of the Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes on a single medal reflects their shared reservation community and cooperative history, while honoring the distinct cultural identities that each tribe contributed to the code talker program.

Rarity Notes

Bronze duplicate medal, 38mm. Code Talkers Recognition Act of 2008 series. Joint tribal recognition.

Cross References

PCGS #910574; Code Talkers 2008; Assiniboine (Nakoda) and Sioux Tribes; Fort Peck Reservation, Montana