Medal - Longines Symphonette Battle of Concord Bridge
Medal - Longines Symphonette Battle of Concord Bridge
€1.00
Location
United
States
Year
Type
Commemorative medal
Composition
Gold (.999) plated bronze
Weight
31.4 g
Diameter
40.05 mm
Thickness
3.80 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled, Engraved
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge
Plain with inscription
Period
Notice
Reference(s)
Obverse description
Obverse lettering
BATTLE OF CONCORD BRIDGE
1775
Obverse script
Latin
Reverse description
Eagle with its wings spread standing on top of a shield that’s lying on the ground with an olive branch between the shield and the eagle’s claw
Reverse lettering
CONCORD BRIDGE
`THE SHOT HEARD
ROUND THE WORLD`
WAS FIRED AT CONCORD`S
NORTH BRIDGE IN 1775,
AND HERALDED THE FIRST AMERICAN VICTORY IN OUR
WAR FOR INDEPENDENCE.
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