The U.S. Navy Bronze Medal is a distinguished version of the silver medal issued in the Armed Forces Silver Medal Series. This medal is a fitting tribute to Navy veterans and a recognition of the vital contributions made by our military.
On the obverse (heads side), the design showcases the U.S. Navy destroyer John Paul Jones slicing through the waves, with the historic USS Constitution in the background. An F-18 Hornet formation flies overhead, leaving smoke trails as a tribute to both ships. Inscriptions include “UNITED STATES NAVY” and “DON’T GIVE UP THE SHIP,” a powerful phrase spoken by mortally wounded Commander James Lawrence to his crew aboard the USS Chesapeake during the War of 1812.
The reverse (tails side) features a line of sailors standing at attention with the American flag waving proudly in the background. The inscriptions highlight the Navy’s core values: “HONOR,” “COURAGE,” and “COMMITMENT,” encapsulating the spirit and dedication of those who serve.
| Denomination: | N/A |
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| Finish: | Matte |
| Composition: | 95% copper, 5% zinc |
| Weight: | N/A |
| Diameter: | 1.500 in. |
| Edge: | Plain |
| Mint and Mint Mark: | N/A |
| Privy Mark: | None |
| Design: | Obverse Designer: Donna Weaver, Artistic Infusion Program Designer Obverse Sculptor: Jay M. Kushwara, United States Mint Medallic Artist Reverse Designer: Steve Ferris, Artistic Infusion Program Designer Reverse Sculptor: John P. McGraw, United States Mint Medallic Artist |
| Struck Under Authority of: | 31 U.S.C. § 5111(a)(2) |
| Place Struck: | N/A |
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