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Medal - History of the United States America Honors Her Unknown Soldiers
| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1974 |
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| Diameter | 44.5 mm |
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| Obverse description | The obverse depicts a high-relief scene of the burial ceremony of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery on November 11, 1921, showing a flag-draped coffin on a catafalque surrounded by military honor guards, with dignitaries standing on steps in the background. The circular legend around the rim reads 'AMERICA HONORS HER UNKNOWN SOLDIERS', flanked by stars, with the date 'NOV. 11, 1921' at the base. The Franklin Mint mark (FM) appears in the lower field. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse features a polished dark field enclosed within a decorative oval frame with foliate ornaments at the sides. At the top, the year '1921' appears within an ornamental cartouche. The central field is inscribed with five key historical events of 1921, presented as dated entries in relief lettering. The Franklin Mint mark (FM) appears at the base. |
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