| Location | United States |
| Year | 1978-1981 |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 26 g |
| Diameter | 39.3 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Period | |
| Notice | |
| Reference(s) |
| Obverse description | Depiction of the American Flag being raised on Iwo Jima. No date below flag |
| Obverse lettering | HONORING THE AMERICAN VETERAN © NIMM 1978 |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Reverse description | American flag in center along with Minuteman and rifle. Woman and child between. |
| Reverse lettering | PRESERVING AMERICAN FREEDOM |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Engraver | |
| Mintage | 1978 - Obverse: date below flag - 1978 - Obverse: no date below flag - 1981 - Obverse: date below flag - 1981 - Obverse: no date below flag - |
| Catalog ID | 9596955730 |
| Comments |
