Solid Silver Award Appraisal

1984 Special Recognition Award .999 Solid Silver Limited Edition Medal

This is a commemorative high-relief silver medal minted by the Medallic Art Company for a 1984 Special Recognition Award. The medal is struck in .999 fine solid silver and features a detailed relief of an eagle perched atop a globe. It is housed in its original acrylic presentation case with a deep royal blue background card and silver-tone decorative border. The text on the card identifies the piece as a '1984 Special Recognition Award' and a 'Limited Edition,' specifically crediting the sculptors Joseph DeLorenzo and Tom Rogers. The craftsmanship is distinctive of the Medallic Art Company, known for its high-quality artistic strikes. The medal is encased in a protective round clear capsule which appears to have preserved the silver from significant oxidation or toning, though some light natural patina may be present at the edges. The outer acrylic case shows some minor surface scuffing consistent with its age, but the internal components remain in excellent condition. This piece represents a marriage of corporate reward culture and high-quality numismatic art from the mid-1980s. The airmail envelope in the background suggests original mailing or shipping provenance.