Medal - Fallen Heroes of PA

Location United States
Year 2011
Type Token
Composition Gilding metal
Weight
Diameter 38.1 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge
Period
Notice
Reference(s)
Obverse description The obverse of the medal features the hemlock groves behind the memorial boulder at the Flight 93 Memorial, a simple reminder of loss and healing.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering A COMMON FIELD ONE DAY, A FIELD OF HONOR FOREVER ACT OF CONGRESS 2011
Reverse description The reverse features 40 stars on a raised border around the edge of the design, one star for each victim. The design also features a bald eagle standing sentinel and clasping branches of laurel, signifying an eternal honoring of those who perished in the tragedies.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering WE HONOR THE PASSENGERS AND CREW OF FLIGHT 93 WHO PERISHED ON A PENNSYLVANIA FIELD ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2001. THEIR COURAGEOUS ACTION WILL BE REMEMBERED FOREVER.
Mint
Mintage
Numisquare ID 6047852160
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