Robert Stack NRA American Hero Gold Medal

NRA American Hero Medal

This is the American Hero Awards medal presented to Robert Stack in 1994, framed and ready to hang. The gold-tone medal hangs from a red, white and blue neck ribbon over a navy mat, with an engraved plaque bearing his name and the date May 20, 1994. A congratulatory letter fixed to the back confirms that he was named an American Hero by the National Rifle Association at its annual meeting in Minneapolis. It suits collectors of NRA history, shooting-sports memorabilia and Robert Stack material.

Features

• Gold-Tone Eagle Medal — The face shows an eagle in flight against clouds, with "American Hero 1994 Awards" lettered around the rim.
• Red, White And Blue Ribbon — A striped neck ribbon is mounted in a V shape above the medal, the way it would be worn.
• Engraved Presentation Plaque — The brass-tone plate reads "For service and sacrifice, pride and patriotism, compassion, caring and service above self to your nation and fellow Americans," followed by Robert Stack's name and May 20, 1994.
• Navy Mat With Red Border — A navy blue mat with red inner borders frames both the medal and the plaque.
• Burl-Finish Frame — The glazed frame has a burl-wood-look finish with black and gold inner trim.
• Original 1994 Letter — A typed letter from PM Consulting Corporation, dated June 29, 1994 and addressed to Robert Stack, is attached to the backing and refers to the American Hero Awards.
• NRA Life Member Certificate — An NRA Certificate of Membership issued to Rose Marie Stack as a Life Member, dated 12/10/93 and signed above the Executive Vice President line, is shown with the medal.
• Wire Hanger Fitted — A braided hanging wire is installed across the back, so the frame can go straight onto a wall.

Provenance And Condition

The paperwork does most of the provenance work here: the dated plaque, the letter naming the NRA annual meeting in Minneapolis, and the membership certificate all tie the piece to the Stack name and to 1993 and 1994. The front presents cleanly. The backing paper shows age, including small marks along the edges and a torn sticker near the bottom, which is consistent with a frame that has hung for decades.