World War I Centennial Navy Medal
Medals
- Year of Issue: 2018
Background
The World War I Centennial Silver Medals were issued in conjunction with the congressionally authorized World War I Centennial Silver Dollar. The obverse (heads) and reverse (tails) designs of these medals honor each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces active in World War I.
Characteristics
The obverse design depicts a U.S. Navy destroyer on escort duty after deploying a depth charge in defense of a convoy. Above, kite balloons provide Navy personnel a platform to spot submarines and other dangers. The inscription "OVER THERE!" is at the bottom of the design.
The reverse design features an Officer’s Cap Device* used in World War I.
*Note: An official, uniform seal of the United States Navy had not been adopted at the time of World War I.
Obverse Inscriptions
- OVER THERE!
Reverse Inscriptions
- UNITED STATES NAVY
- 2018
- CENTENNIAL OF WORLD WAR I
Mint and Mint Mark
Specifications
- Finish: Proof
- Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
- Diameter: 1.500 in. (38.10 mm)
- Weight: 26.730 g
Artist Information
Obverse- Designer: Chris Costello, Artistic Infusion Program
- Renata Gordon, Medallic Artist