As 2024 draws to a close, the United States Mint has only two releases left on its calendar. One of them is the U.S. Army Bronze Medal, which launches today.
This medal honors the United States Army, recognized as the oldest branch of the nation’s military. It completes a trilogy of Army medals featuring the same designs, including earlier releases in 2.5-ounce and 1-ounce silver versions.
They are issued under the U.S. Mint’s Armed Forces Silver Medal Program, introduced in 2021. The series celebrates the six branches of the U.S. Armed Forces – Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy, and Space Force – with 2.5-ounce silver, 1-ounce silver, and bronze medals.
To date, the Armed Forces Medal Program has included:
- Air Force 2.5 Ounce Silver Medal – released July 13, 2021
- Coast Guard 2.5 Ounce Silver Medal – released August 17, 2021
- Navy 2.5 Ounce Silver Medal – released March 11, 2022
- Marine Corps 2.5 Ounce Silver Medal – released July 15, 2022
- Air Force 1 Ounce Silver Medal – released August 16, 2022
- Coast Guard 1 Ounce Silver Medal – released September 26, 2022
- Air Force Bronze Medal – released November 29, 2022
- Army 2.5 Ounce Silver Medal– released March 6, 2023
- Coast Guard Bronze Medal – released May 11, 2023
- Navy 1 Ounce Silver Medal – released July 17, 2023
- Navy Bronze Medal – released August 8, 2023
- Marine Corps 1 Ounce Silver Medal – released September 11, 2023
- Marine Corps Bronze Medal – released December 14, 2023
- Army 1 Ounce Silver Medal – released May 7, 2024
Releases for the Space Force silver and bronze medals have yet to be announced.
U.S. Army Bronze Medal Designs
The rich history of the United States Army is celebrated on the obverse (heads side) design of the new bronze medal. It features a Continental and a modern soldier "at the ready," each holding weapons emblematic of their respective eras. Inscriptions include "UNITED STATES ARMY" and "SINCE 1775."
Lucas Durham, a designer with the U.S. Mint’s Artistic Infusion Program, created the obverse design, which was sculpted by United States Mint Medallic Artist Craig A. Campbell.
The reverse highlights the Army’s seven core values: "LOYALTY," "DUTY," "RESPECT," "SELFLESS SERVICE," "HONOR," "INTEGRITY," and "PERSONAL COURAGE." These are positioned to the left of the U.S. Army flag. Attached to the flagpole are streamers commemorating significant battles, including APPOMATTOX 1865, LEXINGTON 1775, ABEYANCE 2014–2015, TET COUNTEROFFENSIVE 1968, and LUZON 1944–1945.
Emily Damstra, another designer from the Artistic Infusion Program, designed the reverse, which was sculpted by United States Mint Medallic Artist Renata Gordon.
Specifications for the medal, as provided by the U.S. Mint, are as follows:
| Finish: | Matte |
|---|---|
| Composition: | 95% copper, 5% zinc |
| Diameter: | 1.500 in. |
| Edge: | Plain |
| Mint and Mint Mark: | N/A |
| Privy Mark: | None |
| Design: | Obverse Designer: Lucas Durham Obverse Sculptor: Craig A. Campbell Reverse Designer: Emily Damstra Reverse Sculptor: Renata Gordon |
Ordering
The U.S. Army Bronze Medal, priced at $20, becomes available at noon ET directly from the U.S. Mint through its online store for Military medals.
No mintage, product or household order limits are in place.
