Commmemorative Medal - SSBN 658 Vallejo, California
1965 year| Bronze | - | 40 mm |
| Location | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Medals › Commemorative medals |
| Year | 1965 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-11-13 |
| Numista | N#135810 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Bust of Gen. Vallejo with US and Mexican flags and his dates. His signature below the bust.
Scripts: Latin, Latin (cursive)
Lettering:
GENERAL MARIANO GUADALUPE VALLEJO
1808 1890
M. G. Vallejo
Edge
Plain
Comment
https://navsource.org/archives/08/pdf/0865853.pdf
This medal was struck in Bronze, Antiqued Bronze and Silver
original issue prices in order as above $1.25. $3.00 and $10.
They were presented by The Exchange Club Of Vallejo.
https://www.history.navy.mil/research/histories/ship-histories/danfs/m/mariano-g-vallejo.html
The submarine was portrayed as being in the Napa River channel about in the position of this photo. It would not have been under power as on the medal . It would not be able to stop before hitting the causeway that allowed vehical access to the island.
