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Medal - Naval Aviation 50th Anniversary
| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1961 |
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| Diameter | 63 mm |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features a large '50th' numeral in the center field, overlaid with the U.S. Naval Aviator wings badge incorporating an anchor and shield. An early biplane appears at left and a jet aircraft at right, symbolizing the evolution of naval aviation. The legend 'NAVAL AVIATION' appears at top and bottom respectively, flanked by a ring of sixteen five-pointed stars, with the founding and anniversary dates '1911' and '1961' in the lower field. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse depicts two hands in high relief passing a Naval Aviator wings badge between them, symbolizing the transfer of tradition across generations. An early biplane appears in the upper field near the date '1911', while a modern aircraft carrier is rendered in the lower field near the date '1961'. The curved legend arcs across the upper portion of the field, with the maker's mark 'MACo' visible in the lower right. |
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