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Medal - Persian Gulf Veterans
| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1992 |
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| Diameter | 38.1 mm |
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| Obverse description | A dynamic desert combat scene in high relief depicting, in the foreground, an M1 Abrams main battle tank advancing across sandy terrain, with additional armored vehicles in the middle ground. In the background, an aircraft carrier is visible on the horizon with two jet aircraft in flight overhead, while a missile launch trail rises at upper left and billowing smoke fills the upper right field. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse features a multi-line dedicatory inscription in the central field, below which a heraldic bald eagle with wings displayed stands upon a shield, clutching olive branches in its talons. A ribbon beneath the eagle bears the legend ACT OF CONGRESS · 1992. The circular outer legend is separated from the inner field by a raised border. |
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| Reverse lettering | PERSIAN GULF VETERANS NATIONAL MEDAL / DEDICATED TO THE MEN AND WOMEN OF THE U.S. ARMED FORCES WHO SERVED THEIR COUNTRY IN THE PERSIAN GULF CONFLICT / ACT OF CONGRESS · 1992 |
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