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U.S. Marine Corps

Location United States
Year 2022
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Period Federal republic (1776-date)
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Obverse description High-relief scene depicting three Marines armed with rifles in a tactical field setting: in the foreground, a Marine lies prone in tall grass with an M4 rifle aimed forward, while two standing Marines advance toward a ridgeline in the middle ground. A U.S. warship is visible on the horizon in the left field. The legend 'U.S. MARINE CORPS' arcs along the upper border, with the motto 'EVERY MARINE A RIFLEMAN' inscribed in the right field, and engravers' initials 'ESD' and 'PH' present in the lower field.
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Obverse lettering U.S. MARINE CORPS EVERY MARINE A RIFLEMAN ESD PH
Reverse description The Marine Corps Eagle, Globe, and Anchor emblem rendered in high relief occupies the central field, encircled by a twisted rope border. An eagle with wings spread perches atop a terrestrial globe with an anchor to the left, and a ribbon inscribed 'SEMPER FIDELIS' is held in the eagle's beak. The legend 'HONOR • COURAGE • COMMITMENT' arcs along the upper border outside the rope, and '★SEMPER FIDELIS★' curves along the lower border, with engravers' initials 'LJM' at lower center and 'JFM' at right.
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