The Fidelity Medallion is the oldest decoration of the United States military and was created by act of the Continental Congress in 1780. Also known as the "André Capture Medal", the Fidelity Medallion was awarded to those soldiers who participated in the capture of Major John André, of the British Army, who had been the contact to Benedict Arnold and had helped organize his defection. The obverse of the medallion was inscribed "Fidelity"; the reverse, with the motto, "Amor Patriæ Vincit", which means, "The love of country conquers."
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| - The Fidelity Medallion is the oldest decoration of the United States military and was created by act of the Continental Congress in 1780. Also known as the "André Capture Medal", the Fidelity Medallion was awarded to those soldiers who participated in the capture of Major John André, of the British Army, who had been the contact to Benedict Arnold and had helped organize his defection. The obverse of the medallion was inscribed "Fidelity"; the reverse, with the motto, "Amor Patriæ Vincit", which means, "The love of country conquers." (en)
- La Fidelity Medallion (Médaille de la fidélité) est la plus ancienne récompense militaire américaine. Elle fut créée par un acte du congrès en 1780. Aussi connue sous le nom de "Andre Capture Medal", elle récompensa les soldats ayant participé à la capture du Major John André de l'armée britannique. Les archives militaires indiquent que trois soldats en ont été décorés. Les noms de ces trois simples soldats étaient John Paulding, David Williams et Isaac Van Wart. (fr)
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| - The Fidelity Medallion is the oldest decoration of the United States military and was created by act of the Continental Congress in 1780. Also known as the "André Capture Medal", the Fidelity Medallion was awarded to those soldiers who participated in the capture of Major John André, of the British Army, who had been the contact to Benedict Arnold and had helped organize his defection. Historical records indicate that three soldiers, all members of the militia of New York state, were awarded the Fidelity Medallion after its first issuance: Private John Paulding, Private David Williams, and Private Isaac Van Wart. The obverse of the medallion was inscribed "Fidelity"; the reverse, with the motto, "Amor Patriæ Vincit", which means, "The love of country conquers." The Fidelity Medallion was never again bestowed and it quickly became regarded as a commemorative decoration. For this reason, the Badge of Military Merit is generally considered the first decoration of the U.S. military, even though it was created two years after the Fidelity Medallion, in 1782. (en)
- La Fidelity Medallion (Médaille de la fidélité) est la plus ancienne récompense militaire américaine. Elle fut créée par un acte du congrès en 1780. Aussi connue sous le nom de "Andre Capture Medal", elle récompensa les soldats ayant participé à la capture du Major John André de l'armée britannique. Les archives militaires indiquent que trois soldats en ont été décorés. Les noms de ces trois simples soldats étaient John Paulding, David Williams et Isaac Van Wart. Sur la face de la médaille était indiquée la mention « Fidelity » et sur son revers « Amor patriae vincit », qui signifie : « L'amour de la patrie est vainqueur ». Cette médaille ne fut plus jamais attribuée ensuite. C'est pourquoi le Badge of Military Merit est en général considéré comme la première décoration des États-Unis et cela même si elle ne fut créée qu'en second en 1782. (fr)
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