Montford Point Marines Congressional Gold Medal
Issued in 2011
2011 Montford Point Marines Bronze Medal Reverse
2011 Montford Point Marines Bronze Medal Obverse
Coin Description
Reverse
Depicts Montford Point Marines in formation during training, with the signature water tower, a notable feature to all Montford Point Marines, in the background.
Obverse
Features three Montford Point Marines in varying uniforms with an action scene from training filling the lower portion of the palette. The U.S. Marine Corps was integrated in 1949.
The Story
This medal was awarded collectively to the Montford Point Marines in recognition of their personal sacrifice and service to their country during World War II. These were the first black Americans to enlist in the U.S. Marine Corps. During World War II, more than 19,000 blacks served in the Marine Corps, with some 13,000 of these serving in units overseas.
The bronze medal pictured is a duplicate of the Congressional Gold Medal.
2011 Montford Point Marines Bronze Medal Reverse
2011 Montford Point Marines Bronze Medal Obverse