This listing offers two slightly different medals featuring Smokey the Bear, the iconic character who has been promoting fire prevention since the 1950s.
The differences are more obvious in the details of Smokey's face and the trees on the reverse - on one token the trees are filled and are hollow on the other.
One side says: "PLEASE! ONLY YOU CAN PREVENT FOREST FIRES", with the face of Smokey Bear with his iconic Ranger's hat.
The other side says: "U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE - FOREST SERVICE. AND YOUR STATE FORESTER" around the medal. The middle of the medal has Smokey Bear's Conservation Pledge: "I give my pledge as a citizen to faithfully protect my country's forests, waters and wildlife, and to do all in my power to prevent their waste and destruction from the ravages of forest fires."
The medals are made of aluminum and although showing their age by some scruffs, scrapes and scratches, they have never been circulated, making them a great addition to any collection.
The tokens were created by the United States State Forestry and are a unique piece of memorabilia.
The medals are a perfect reminder of the importance of fire prevention and the lasting impact of Smokey the Bear's message.
These tokens are a must-have for any collector of exonumia or medals, and their uncirculated condition ensures their value and rarity.
Add these unique pieces to your collection today.
What you see is what you get - I did not use any stock photos for this listing.
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Sandy