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Medal - Birthplace of California San Diego, California
| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1969 |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
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| Obverse lettering | COMMEMORATING THE 200th ANNIVERSARY OF THE FOUNDING BIRTHPLACE OF CALIFORNIA 1769 1969 SAN DIEGO LOMBARDO |
| Reverse description | The central field features a commercial jet airliner in flight above a naval destroyer at sea, with the legend CITY IN MOTION below the vessel and two military emblems — the United States Marine Corps and Navy insignia — in the lower field. A wide decorative border surrounds the design, composed of arched shield-shaped cartouches each containing a different relief icon representing San Diego's industries, sports, and landmarks. Circular legends read SPORTS MECCA OF THE WORLD and GATEWAY TO THE PACIFIC. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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