Indian peace medal

Indian peace medals refer to ovular or circular medals awarded to tribal leaders throughout colonial America and early United States history, primarily made of silver or brass and ranging in diameter from about one to six inches.^[1] Medals were often perforated and worn suspended around the neck of the recipient.^[1] Controversy remains surrounding the use and impact of peace medals in furthering diplomatic relationships between Native Americans and the federal government. Many Indian peace medals today are archived in museums, libraries, and cultural centers.^[2]

^ ^a ^b Reilly, Kent (2011). "Displaying the Source of the Sacred: Shell Gorgets, Peace Medals, and the Accessing of Supernatural Power." Ed. Robert Pickering. Peace Medals: Negotiating Power in Early America. Tulsa, OK: Gilcrease Museum. p. 9.
^ Prucha, Francis Paul (1976). Indian Peace Medals in American History. University of Nebraska Press. p. 172. ISBN 0-8032-0890-1. OCLC 2048192.

[:5-1] Reilly, Kent (2011). "Displaying the Source of the Sacred: Shell Gorgets, Peace Medals, and the Accessing of Supernatural Power." Ed. Robert Pickering. Peace Medals: Negotiating Power in Early America. Tulsa, OK: Gilcrease Museum. p. 9.

[:9-2] Prucha, Francis Paul (1976). Indian Peace Medals in American History. University of Nebraska Press. p. 172. ISBN 0-8032-0890-1. OCLC 2048192.

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