Can someone tell me about this?

My brother recieved this in 1976 when he re-enlisted in the Navy it is entombed in plastic. Only Navy people who re-enlisted recieved these does anyone know about it and what it's worth.

 

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No clue what it is or what it is worth, but I really like the eagle side.

 

Yes, this is a Bicentennial - Bronze Metal issued by the US Mint, celebrating the Navy's Birthday. I baught mine thru the Mint in 1980 for $21, and when the Mint was at the coin show in February of this year selling them for around $30. So they are still being made. I like mine alot, great detail, but mine is not encased. May be worth more on the secondary market, to the right person.

 

That realy is a lovely designed medal :bow:

 

This 3" bronze metal is hand made, according to the mint. I do not find anything on their web site, but was told by the Mint representive that they are still available.

 

Wow 3 inches.. I had no idea this medal was that large ..that is a couple ounces of copper..cool

 

This 3" bronze metal is available from the mint website "Shop Online" for $38.00

 

thats a cool medal

 

http://catalog.usmint.gov/webapp/wc...10001&storeId=10001&productId=10956&langId=-1