Wall of Honor
The innovative military ribbon design by Purdy O’Gwynn Barnhart Architects, Inc., has won an award from the American Institute of Architects. Known as the "Wall of Honor", the front façade of the Pennsylvania Military Museum is decorated with representations of several military service ribbons that have been awarded to Commonwealth veterans throughout the last century.
"Wall of Honor" Museum Façade (from left to right, and top to bottom)
First Row
Medal of Honor (est. 1876)
Distinguished Service Cross (Army est. 1918)
Navy Cross (USN est. 1919)
Air Force Cross (USAF est. 1960)
Silver Star (est.1918)
Bronze Star (est.1944)
Second Row
Purple Heart (est.1932)
Army Commendation Medal (est. 1941)
Navy/Marine Corps Commendation Medal (est. 1960)
Air Force Commendation Medal (est. 1958)
Coast Guard Commendation Medal (est. 1947)
Prisoner of War Medal (est. 1985)
Third Row
World War One Victory Medal (est. 1919)
World War Two Victory Medal (est. 1945)
Korean Service Medal (est. 1950)
Vietnam Service Medal (est. 1965)
Pennsylvania Commendation Medal [PA National Guard] (est. 1949)
Major General Thomas R. White Ribbon [PA National Guard] (est. 1970)