Description
Aviation Ordnancemen ensure the maximum effectiveness of the heavy-duty weaponry used by the Navy’s aircraft.
Employing expert knowledge of aircraft armament and ordnance systems, they assemble and load a complete range of munitions, including guided missiles and torpedoes, which enable Navy pilots to strike enemy targets located in any environment. Aviation Ordnancemen also maintain and repair all aircraft guns, ensuring their accuracy and precision.
This coin pays tribute to the Navy’s highly skilled Aviation Ordnancemen, who work to sustain the firepower of the Navy’s aerial fleet.
Minted on the obverse against a blue enameled backdrop is the specialty insignia of the U.S. Navy Aviation Ordnanceman. The reverse contains a stylized anchor design, which incorporates a full color rendering of the U.S. Navy’s official emblem.
Struck in a cuper nickel alloy, this coin contains an antique finish.
Each coin measures 1 3/4 inch (44mm) in diameter.
™ Department of the Navy. Officially Licensed by the Department of the Navy.
