Bronze service award signed 1958 and awarded to Noah W. Holt.
The front features the side portrait of George Eastman (Kodak) carved into bronze in a coin style setting.
The reverse reads:
"Presented To // Noah W. Holt // Tennessee Eastman Company // In Recognition of More than a quarter century of loyal service // 1958"
Tennessee Eastman Company, Eastman Chemical Company - located in Kingsport Tennessee. The site was a cause of a natural disaster in 2022 when a steam explosion expelled asbestos and other hazardous chemicals into the air affecting the local residents and wildlife.
This medal was awarded to employees of the Eastman Chemical Company in Kingsport, TN in 1958. It is made of bronze and features the likeness of George Eastman, the company's founder. The medal is circulated and was likely worn by the recipient as a badge of honor.
The Kodak brand is synonymous with photography, but this medal is a testament to the company's broader impact on American industry. Despite its age, the medal is in good condition and would make a great addition to any collection of medals or coins.