United States Navy Bronze Medal Sets Sail On August 8 At Mint

US Mint - The United States Mint (Mint) will open sales for the U.S. Navy Bronze Medal on August 8 at noon EDT. This is the bronze version of the U.S. Navy Silver Medal issued through the United States Armed Forces Silver Medal Series that honors the proud history and unique traditions of each branch of the Armed Forces.



Like its silver counterpart, designs featured on this medal are emblematic of the history and mission of the U.S. Navy. The obverse (heads) depicts the U.S. Navy destroyer John Paul Jones cutting through the water while the USS Constitution sails behind it. An F-18 Hornet formation flies by, leaving smoke trails in the sky, paying honor to both ships. Inscriptions are "UNITED STATES NAVY" and "DON'T GIVE UP THE SHIP," the latter spoken by mortally wounded Commander James Lawrence to his crew on the USS Chesapeake during the War of 1812. United States Mint Artistic Infusion Program (AIP) Designer Donna Weaver created the design, which was sculpted by United States Mint Medallic Artist Jay M. Kushwara.

The reverse (tails) features a line of sailors manning the rail while the American flag flies in the background. The inscriptions are the Navy's core values, "HONOR," "COURAGE," and "COMMITMENT." AIP Designer Steve Ferris created the design, which was sculpted by Medallic Artist John P. Mcgraw.

The medals in the Armed Forces Bronze Medal Program are 1.500 inches in diameter and are struck in 95 percent copper and five percent zinc.

The U.S. Navy Bronze Medal is priced at $20. To set up a "Remind Me" alert for this product, visit https://catalog.usmint.gov/us-navy-...l-MNVS.html/ (product code MNVS). To view the Mint's complete portfolio of medals, please visit https://catalog.usmint.gov/shop/medals/