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Medal - Man in Space Mercury IX
| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1969 |
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| Composition | Bronze |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features a relief depiction of the Mercury spacecraft capsule alongside an astronaut in a spacesuit, set against a stylised representation of the Earth or terrain in the field. The legend MERCURY IX curves along the upper rim and L. GORDON COOPER along the lower rim, all within a beaded border. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse displays a circular raised inner border enclosing a multi-line inscription in the field detailing the mission objectives and launch vehicle. The legend MERCURY IX curves along the upper rim, and MAY 15-16, 1963 curves along the lower rim, all within a beaded outer border. |
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