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Medal - Montford Point Marines
| Location | United States |
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| Year | 2011 |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features three busts of Montford Point Marines in high relief, depicted in varying uniforms including a combat helmet and dress cover bearing the Marine Corps eagle, globe, and anchor insignia, arranged prominently in the field. Below, a dynamic action scene in lower relief depicts marines engaged in combat training with rifles, spanning the years indicated in the exergue legend. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse displays a multi-line inscribed legend occupying the upper portion of the field in mixed capital and small lettering. The lower portion depicts a scene in low relief of Montford Point Marines in formation during training, with the camp's distinctive water tower rendered prominently to the right, and the date and authorizing legend inscribed in the exergue. |
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| Reverse lettering | FOR OUTSTANDING PERSEVERANCE AND COURAGE THAT INSPIRED SOCIAL CHANGE IN THE MARINE CORPS 2011 ACT OF CONGRESS |
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