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Medal commemorating the Centennial Diamond Jubilee of USS 'Constellation', 1972

Medal commemorating the Centennial Diamond Jubilee of USS 'Constellation', 1972. Obverse: American eagle within a circle of stars. Legend: 'CENTENNIAL DIAMOND JUBILEE BY ACT OF CONGRESS'. Inscription: '1797-1972'. Reverse: The 'Constellation' under sail. Legend: 'PER MARE INVICTUS MANEO OLDEST SHIP OF THE U. S. NAVY.' Exergue: 'CONSTELLATION SEPT. 7. 1797'.
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Object Details

ID: MEC2716
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Philadelphia Mint; Winter, Sherl J. Stuart, Donald F.
Events: Launch of the Constellation, 1797
Vessels: Constellation 1797 (USS)
Date made: 1972
People: W., S. J.
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 75 mm