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Medal - Project Mercury John H. Glenn, Jr.
| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1962 |
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| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
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| Obverse description | In the field, the Friendship 7 Mercury capsule is depicted in relief orbiting above a partial globe showing the outlines of North and South America, with star motifs scattered in the background. The mission designation 'M·A VI' flanks the capsule to left and right. The commemorative date appears in the lower field. |
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| Obverse lettering | JOHN H. GLENN, JR. "1st AMERICAN TO ORBIT THE EARTH" M·A VI FEBRUARY 20, 1962 |
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| Mintage | 1962 |
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