Scott Medal
The Garda medal was instituted at the behest of Colonel Walter Scott, a New York City philanthropist who took an interest in policing.[1] The award was to be presented under the following condition: No action, however heroic, will merit the award of the Scott medal unless it takes the shape of an act of personal bravery, performed intelligently in the execution of duty at imminent risk to the life of the doer, and armed with full previous knowledge of the risk involved.[1] In 1942, the award condition was amended to most exceptional bravery and heroism involving the risk of life in the execution of duty.On the right and left are the eagle and shield of the United States and the harp and sunburst of Ireland, respectively.The four outside panels are the arms of the four provinces of Ireland, Ulster, Munster, Leinster and Connaught.