United States Army Bicentennial Bronze Medal 3 Inch

Celebrate the United States Army Bicentennial with this 3 Inch Bronze Medal from the U.S. Mint. The obverse design depicts a soldier of the 1770's and one of the modern era. The reverse design consists of the interior portion of the Department of the Army plaque design, based on the Department of the Army seal that has been used continuously since the 1770's. The obverse and reverse designs commemorate the bicentennial of the Army, established June 14, 1775. SPECIFICATIONS Design: Institute of Heraldry, U.S. Army Authorizing Legislation: Public Law 94-117 Place Minted: Philadelphia Mint (no mint mark) Composition: 90% Copper & 10% Zinc 1975 United States Army 1775-1975 Bicentennial Large Bronze Medal US Army Bicentennial 1775-1976 Bronze Medal Token Coin Military Memento Award On Front: United States Army 1775-1976 Bicentennial On Rear Side: This We'll Defend 1775 Great Collectible, Great Paperweight on your Desk Approx: 3" Diameter, weighs 220 grams (about 1/2 pound) .25" Thick