The obverse bears Perle Mesta's bust facing half-left. Above, PATRIOT DIPLOMAT PHILANTHROPIST; to left, PERLE MESTA; to right, KG monogram.
The reverse bears the seal of the state of Oklahoma. Above, OKLAHOMA'S AMBASSADOR / TO THE WORLD; around seal, GREAT SEAL OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA - 1907; below, APRIL 22 / 1965.
Perle Reid Mesta (née Skirvin) (October 12, 1889 – March 16, 1975) was an American socialite, political hostess, and U.S. Ambassador to Luxembourg (1949–1953). Mesta was known as the "hostess with the mostest" for her lavish parties featuring the brightest stars of Washington, D.C., society, including artists, entertainers and many top-level national political figures.
References: MACo 1965-043