The medal's obverse bears lightly clothed female figure facing left; to her left, sapling; behind her large disk symbolizing sun. In sun, HE SERVES BEST WHO - SERVES WILLINGLY; signed and dated to right of female figured foot, ADAM / PIETZ / 1921
The reverse bears seal of Kiwanis Club within wreath in centerfield. Around, PENNSYLVANIA (rosette) DISTRICT (rosette) MEDAL (rosette) / AWARDED FOR DISTINGUISHED SERVICE / TO / DONALD GULICK / 1928
Kiwanis International is an international, coeducational service club founded in 1915 in Detroit, Michigan. It is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana and is found in more than 80 nations and geographic areas. Membership in Kiwanis and its family of clubs is more than 600,000 members strong. Each year, Kiwanis clubs raise more than US$100 million and report more than 18.5 million volunteer hours to strengthen communities and serve children.
This is one of two Kiwanis medals designed by Pietz in 1921.
The circular medal measures 76.4mm in diameter and was struck in bronze. No mintage is reported.