Owner Comments:
MEDAL APPEARANCE/CONDITION:
Silver Coated Brass
*Near perfect example of this fascinating issue. The ultra high-relief of the emblems shown on both the obverse/reverse is absolutely stunning in-hand. Each protrudes much further out than one would imagine, creating a three-dimensional effect. — Extremely well preserved for its age; struck in 1969 and graded MS-69 54 years later.*
MEDAL BACKGROUND:
Issued in the 1969 to recognize the Pike’s Peak Council B.S.A. via Colorado Springs as a “Boy Power” award. As noted on the obverse, the issue appears to have been struck in Italy. The reverse exhibits a quote by the Colorado Governor at the time, “Nothing can exist without a cause.” The signature of the Governor is also depicted (John G. Love), and the Colorado seal is shown.
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The 1960 National Jamboree was held in Colorado Springs, Colorado, from July 22 to 28 with the theme 'For God and Country' to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Boy Scouts of America. 56,377 Scouts and Explorers participated in the jamboree. To open the jamboree, 200 Native Americans set up a huge tepee village on stage as James Arness (Marshall Matt Dillon of television’s “Gunsmoke” series) narrated a western story. Scouts shared daily chores, cooked their own meals as was now the tradition, took part in displays, campfire gatherings, demonstrations, skill contests, a rodeo, and made inter-camp visits during the event." — Credited Source: Order of the Arrow, Boy Scouts of America
RARITY: Unknown; Likely very rare (I have never seen another example)
NGC Census unavailable.
MEDAL DESCRIPTION:
(Business Strike, Silver Coated Brass, 38mm, Round, Plain Edge)
OBVERSE: (B.S.A. Seal) / Pikes/ Peak / Council / B.S.A. / Colorado Springs / Boy Power ‘69 / Award / Italy
REVERSE: (Colorado State Seal) / Nothing / Can / Exist / Without / A Cause / John G. Love (Signed) / Governor
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND:
(Pikes Peak Council Boy Scouts of America):
"The Pikes Peak Region Boy Scouts of America is a youth leadership and character development organization that focuses on molding youth into well-rounded citizens through both outdoor activity and adult mentoring." — Credited Source: https://www.peakradar.com/organization/pikes-peak-council-boy-scouts-of-america/