Manufacturer’s Sample. An example of a manufacturer’s previous work to show prospective customers. Also called (abbreviated SS), or Usually these specimens are selected from overrun, occasionally they are marked simply “sample.” Decorations so marked are somewhat of a detriment (since they were not awarded); for other medallic items a sample piece is somewhat exclusive (because the number so marked would not be large).

Map shapes appear in both solid medals and shell medals. These are both solid medals as part of a badge. The New York medal is for the delegate from that state to a national conference of a fraternal order, the American Legion. The makers mark is on the reverse of the Indiana medal.