Medal - The Women Airforce Service Pilots
2009 year| Bronze | 26.08 g | 38.1 mm |
| Location | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Commemorative medals › Military medals |
| Year | 2009 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 26.08 g |
| Diameter | 38.1 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-11-13 |
| Numista | N#144312 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
The reverse design features the three aircraft that are symbolic of the airplanes flown by the WASP trainers, fighters, and bombers during World War II; the AT-6 (Texan), indicated by the number 264; the B-26 (Martin Marauder), indicated by the number 967; and the P-51 (Mustang). The WASP wings are depicted at the base of the design.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
THE FIRST WOMEN IN HISTORY TO FLY AMERICAN MILITARY AIRCRAFT
ACT OF CONGRESS
2009
Engraver: Don Everhart
Edge
Plain
Comment
This medal honors the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) in recognition of their pioneering military service and exemplary record, which forged revolutionary reform in the U.S. Armed Forces.US Mint List Medal No. 437
