The Orders & Medals Society of America will celebrate its 75th Anniversary at a convention held in Kansas City, Missouri from Thursday, July 31 until Sunday, August 3, 2025. OMSA's annual convention moves around the country, enabling regional members the opportunity of attending without traveling long distances. This year's centralized location is intended to attract many members and interested collectors.

Members collect, research, and preserve military and civilian orders, awards, and medals, often collectively referred to as "decorations." These items of interest include American and international medals of all types, such as orders of knighthood, decorations for gallantry or distinguished service, and medals for various types of service. Most of these awards can be worn by the recipient, typically on a uniform. However, non-portable medals, known as table medals, are also highly sought after by collectors. Once acquired, researching the history behind awarded medals becomes an essential aspect of the hobby. This research adds significant value, as uncovering the fascinating stories surrounding the medals and their recipients is an enjoyable and rewarding experience.

Benefits of attending:

Attendance is open to registered members throughout the event. Non-registered members and the general public may attend for free on Saturday. The member registration fee of $175 gives access to the convention floor for the three-day bourse and exhibits, two days of seminars, a welcome reception and a banquet featuring a guest speaker and Society awards.

The convention will be held at the Hilton Kansas City Airport, 8801 North West 112th Street, Kansas City, MO. The convention bourse floor and exhibits will be open to non-registered OMSA members and the general public one day only, Saturday, August 2, 2025, from 9am to 5pm. Those interested in learning about medal collecting are cordially and enthusiastically invited. For more information about OMSA and the convention, see https://www.omsa.org.