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Medal - History of the American Revolution Cornwallis Surrenders at Yorktown
| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1971 |
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| Thickness | 2.15 mm |
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| Obverse description | The obverse depicts a high-relief scene of two mounted officers on horseback facing one another, representing the surrender at Yorktown, with a standing soldier holding a flag at left and the American flag visible at right. The lower portion of the field bears the incuse legend in three lines, with the date below. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse features a relief composition at the top of a military drum flanked by crossed sword, musket, and a furled flag bearing stars, symbolizing the laying down of arms. Below, a multi-line text inscription in the field records the historical narrative of the surrender, with the Franklin Mint mark at the bottom. |
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