Medal
1909
Place madeUnited States
Copper
Overall (diameter): 1 5/16 × 3/4 in. (3.3 × 1.9 cm)
Gift of the Naval History Society, 1925
2008.42.305
DescriptionCopper struck medal formed from Indian head penny with obverse showing imprinted battleship at sea; legend: "U.S. SCOUT CRUISER SALEM/ MASS. 1909". Reverse shows original Indian head; legend "UNITED STATES/ OF AMERICA/ 1909".ClassificationsMEDALS
