Impressive gold-plated Director’s Guild of America medallion, measuring 3.75″ in diameter, featuring the Guild’s logo struck in deep relief encircled with the words, “For Outstanding Directorial Achievement.” When issued, the recipient’s name was generally engraved on the lower part of the circular rim. The reverse is blank with an affixed felt pad. In fine condition. Accompanied by the original presentation case, gilt stamped with the organization’s initials, “D. G. A.” The Directors Guild of America also awards much larger 12″ diameter examples of this medal; though little is known about these awards, it seems that the large version is given to the winner, while the small version is given as a recognition of the nomination.
