U.S. Navy ND

2023 year


Bronze (95% copper, 5% zinc)	-	38.10 mm

Location	United States
Period	Federal republic (1776-date)
Type	Commemorative medals › Military medals
Year	2023
Composition	Bronze (95% copper, 5% zinc)
Diameter	38.10 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated	2024-11-13

Numista	N#366162
Rarity index	97%

Reverse

Line of six sailors facing left, American flag in the background. Below, inscriptions of the Navy's core values.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
HONOR * COURAGE * COMMITMENT
SF JPM

Engraver: John McGraw

Designer: Steve Ferris

"Don't give up the ship," was spoken by mortally wounded Commander James Lawrence to his crew on the U.S.S. Chesapeake during the War of 1812.