© Bobby Harpoon (CC BY)
© Bobby Harpoon (CC BY)
Token - Retirement of USS Saratoga CV
1994 year| Bronze (Antiqued finish) | 12 g | 34 mm |
| Location | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Trade tokens › Military tokens |
| Year | 1994 |
| Composition | Bronze (Antiqued finish) |
| Weight | 12 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#201440 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Saratoga Ship Insignia (0n left)
Carrier Air Wing Seventeen Squadron Insignia (On right)
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CVW
17
USS Saratoga
INVICTUS GALLUS GLADIATOR
Unabridged legend:
CVW = Carrier Air Wing
More completely but never said
“Carrier Vessel Air Wing”
Edge
Plain
Comment
The insignias in order as shown on token. Image of the ship in motion. I believe this was from its trip heading to a Texas to be dismantled.
