Massachusetts Medal of Liberty

The Massachusetts Medal of Liberty is awarded in the name of the Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as Commander-in-Chief of the Commonwealth to any and all Massachusetts service man or woman killed in action or who died as a result of wounds received in action. It was designed by Sgt. Kristopher W. Adams.

Description
Heart-shaped medal that symbolizes the purple heart attached to a ribbon with a black border (representing mourning); 1 3/8 inches wide.

The center of the medal bears a Gold Star (representing the Gold Star Mothers Club).

The top center of the medal is the coat of arms of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

The other side of the medal includes the branch of service of the member, which has the words “In Honored Memory” engraved above the person's name and the words “Service and Sacrifice” below the person's name.