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Medal - The Gem of the Galaxy
| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1981 |
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| Composition | Bronze |
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| Obverse description | The central field features a composite design within a triangular emblem: the Space Shuttle Columbia in launch configuration rising vertically in the upper portion, with a smaller shuttle in orbital flight encircling a relief of the Earth below, connected by curved orbital trajectory lines. A banner at the base of the emblem bears the crew names in relief. The legend arcs along the upper periphery, with the launch date inscribed along the lower rim. |
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| Obverse lettering | THE GEM OF THE GALAXY Columbia YOUNG CRIPPEN APRIL 12, 1981 |
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| Reverse script | Latin |
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