The medal's obverse bears bust of Henry A. Petter, facing. Around top, HENRY A. PETTER; at lower left, FOUNDER / 1860 / 1933; signed at right, J.J.
The reverse bears wreath at bottom. Around top, HENRY A. PETTER SUPPLY CO.; across, SEVENTY-FIFTH / ANNIVERSARY / 1890 1965 / (rosettte) / PADUCAH / KENTUCKY
Henry A. Petter (1860-1933) started his company on the banks of the Ohio River in Paducah, Kentucky. When Petter Supply started, its primary focus was on the Marine Industry. Since that time, Petter Supply has become a full line Industrial Distributor. As of 2017, the company was still family-owned and operated, with a fourth generation family member in charge.
The medal is a reprise of an earlier 1940 design that celebrated Petter Supply's 50th anniversary.
The circular medal measures 76.3mm in diameter and was struck in bronze by the Medallic Art Company of New York. No mintage is reported.
References: MACo 1965-007