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Medal - History of the United States Stars and Stripes are Born
| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1966-1977 |
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| Edge | Plain with inscription |
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| Obverse description | The obverse depicts a high-relief scene of Betsy Ross seated at a table sewing the first American flag, while a uniformed figure, traditionally identified as George Washington, sits opposite her in a chair. The legend 'THE STARS AND STRIPES ARE BORN' arcs along the left border, with 'JUNE 14, 1777' inscribed along the lower rim, all separated from the central field by a border of five-pointed stars. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse features a dark recessed field enclosed within an oval decorative border, bearing a chronological text legend listing key events of 1777. The date '1777' appears within an ornamental cartouche at the top of the field, and the Franklin Mint mintmark appears at the bottom center below the text. |
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