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Medal - Man in Space Mercury III
| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1969 |
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| Composition | Bronze |
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| Obverse description | The obverse depicts a Redstone rocket on the launch pad amid billowing exhaust clouds, with a launch gantry visible to the left. The legend MERCURY III arcs along the upper border and ALAN B SHEPARD along the lower border, all within a beaded inner circle. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse features a recessed central field bearing a multi-line inscription with mission details in relief. The legend MERCURY III arcs along the upper border and MAY 5, 1961 along the lower border, separated from the central field by a raised inner ring. |
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