The medal was designed by Ridgefielder, Fred Glissmann for the towns 1976 American Bicentennial celebration. It depicts the American heroes of the 1777 Battle of Ridgefield, Generals David Wooster and Benedict Arnold on the front, and a description of Arnold in action (as proposed for a commemorative medal on the floor of Congress by Massachusetts representative John Adams in May, 1777).

This medal is made of zinc and copper, and was cast from the dies originally created by Glissmann in 1976.

This one-time run consists of 1500 medals.

The 225th Anniversary Medallions are available at these local retailers:

Ridgefield Bank
150 Danbury Road, Ridgefield
374 main Street, Ridgefield
941 Danbury Road, Georgetown

Keeler Tavern Museum Gift Shop
132 Main Street

Ridgefield General Store
103 Danbury Road

Squash’s Ridgefield Office Supply
389 Main Street

Touch of Sedona
452 Main Street

Each commerative medallion is available for the low price of only $10. For purchase with cash or check only. Please make check out to: Town of Ridgefield, 225th Program.