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Medal - Space Project Gemini III

Location United States (US territories United States)
Year 1965
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Composition Bronze
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Obverse description The obverse depicts in relief the Gemini spacecraft maneuvering in space, surrounded by stars, with a smaller capsule and thruster exhaust visible in the lower field, evoking the first manned orbital maneuver. The legend around the upper rim reads the astronauts' names and mission designation, with the quoted mission achievement and date inscribed in the central and lower fields.
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Obverse lettering VIRGIL GRISSOM - JOHN YOUNG GT. III "FIRST MANNED ORBITAL MANEUVER" MARCH 23, 1965
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Reverse script Latin
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