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Merchant Mariners of World War II Bronze Medal
- Bronze medal duplicate of Congressional Gold Medal awarded to Merchant Mariners of World War II
- Available in 1.5 or 3 inch sizes
- Minted at the Philadelphia Mint
During World War II the Merchant Mariners were integral in providing the link between domestic production and the fighting forces overseas, providing combat equipment, fuel, food, commodities, and raw materials to troops stationed abroad. Military missions and war planning were contingent upon the availability of resources and the Merchant Mariners played a vital role in this effort, ensuring the efficient and reliable transoceanic transport of military equipment and both military and civilian personnel.
Design: | Obverse Designer: Donna Weaver Obverse Sculptor: Stephen Layne Reverse Designer: Chris Costello Reverse Sculptor: John P. McGraw |
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Struck Under Authority of: | Public Law: 116-125 |
Denomination: | N/A |
Finish: | Matte |
Composition: | N/A |
Weight: | N/A |
Diameter: | N/A |
Edge: | Plain |
Mint and Mint Mark: | Philadelphia, (no mint mark) |
Privy Mark: | N/A |
- Bronze medal duplicate of Congressional Gold Medal awarded to Merchant Mariners of World War II
- Available in 1.5 or 3 inch sizes
- Minted at the Philadelphia Mint