Our Lady of Częstochowa Commemorative Medal
Artifact ID1984.02096.01-.04
Object Type
Medal, Commemorative
Maker
Andrzej Piotr Pitynski
(Polish-American monumental sculptor, 1947-2020)
Maker
Czealaw Czaplinski
(Polish-American photographer, journalist and documentary film maker (1953- ))
Date
1984
Medium
Metal (bronze), Fabric, Wood
Dimensions.01: 7/16 × 3 11/16 in. (11.1 × 93.3 mm)
.02: 7/16 × 3 11/16 in. (11.8 × 93.6 mm)
.03: 5/8 × 3 5/8 in. (15.4 × 92 mm)
Box: .04: 7 7/8 × 12 × 3 in. (7 7/8 × 12 × 3 in.)
Physical DescriptionA set of three bronze medallions. One depicts "Our lady of Czestochowa" (.01a) One is of pope John Paul II (.02a) and the third is a medal for the Warsaw uprising. The image depicted in the obverse is of a man on his knees in front of a brick wall, holding a smaller human figure in his hands as he cries out. Near the man's leg is a gun. The text on the medallion states, "WARSAW UPRISING 1944-1984." On the verso of the medallion is a gold cross with text at the center stating "MONTE CASSINO MAJ 1944." Around the edge of the medal is text stating "1944 - YALTA - 1984, TO YOU SOLDIERS - TWICE BETRAYED." (.03a). All three are displayed in a polished wood chest (.04) on top of the chest is an engraved metal plaque stating "NATIONAL SHRINE OF OUR LADY OF CZESTOCHOWA DOYLESTOWN, PA. PAULINE FATHERS.".02: 7/16 × 3 11/16 in. (11.8 × 93.6 mm)
.03: 5/8 × 3 5/8 in. (15.4 × 92 mm)
Box: .04: 7 7/8 × 12 × 3 in. (7 7/8 × 12 × 3 in.)
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Ronald Reagan during the Reagan administration. It was received through the Executive Office of the President Office of Correspondence and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in January, 1989 for deposit with the Reagan Presidential Library.
National Archives Catalog CollectionRecords of the White House Gift Unit (Reagan Administration) (National Archives Identifier 6816362) and
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts from the General Public (National Archives Identifier 6816363)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum. The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.
Person Depicted
John Paul II, Pope
(1920 - 2005)
In Collection(s)