Medal - History of the United States Stars and Stripes are Born
| Location | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1966-1977 |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 34.6 g |
| Diameter | 44.40 mm |
| Thickness | 2.85 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Edge | Plain with inscription |
| Period | |
| Notice | |
| Reference(s) | Franklin#HUS-2 |
| Obverse description | |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | THE STARS AND STRIPES ARE BORN HF 1777 |
| Reverse description | |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | 1777 JAN. 3 - Washington routs British at Princeton; MAR. 12-Congress reconvenes in Philadelphia; JUNE 14 - Stars and Stripes adopted as national flag; SEP. 27 - British take Philadelphia; OCT. 4 - Battle of Germantown; OCT. 7 - Americans turn the tide at Saratoga; NOV. 15-Articles of Confederation adopted by Congress. FM |
| Mintage | |
| Numisquare ID | 2746420710 |
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