+
-
Medal commemorating the Centennial Diamond Jubilee of USS 'Constellation', 1972
Medal commemorating the Centennial Diamond Jubilee of USS 'Constellation', 1972. Obverse: American eagle within a circle of stars. Legend: 'CENTENNIAL DIAMOND JUBILEE BY ACT OF CONGRESS'. Inscription: '1797-1972'. Reverse: The 'Constellation' under sail. Legend: 'PER MARE INVICTUS MANEO OLDEST SHIP OF THE U. S. NAVY.' Exergue: 'CONSTELLATION SEPT. 7. 1797'.
For more information about using images from our Collection, please contact RMG Images.
Object Details
| ID: | MEC2716 |
|---|---|
| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Medal |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Philadelphia Mint; Stuart, Donald F. Winter, Sherl J. |
| Events: | Launch of the Constellation, 1797 |
| Vessels: | Constellation 1797 (USS) |
| Date made: | 1972 |
| People: | W., S. J. |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 75 mm |
Your Request
If an item is shown as “offsite”, please allow eight days for your order to be processed. For further information, please contact Archive staff:
Email: library@rmg.co.uk
Tel: +44 (0)20 8312 6516 (during Library opening hours)
Click “Continue” below to continue processing your order with the Library team.