Merchant Marine - 3D Bronze Medallion

United States Merchant Marine Medallion

This United States Merchant Marine Medallion honors a service unlike any other — a civilian maritime force whose members have carried the lifeblood of the nation across dangerous seas in both peace and war.

Though not a formal branch of the U.S. Armed Forces, the Merchant Marine has been federally recognized for wartime service, with mariners granted veteran status for their critical role supporting military operations — often sailing unarmed into hostile waters.

The central anchor-and-caduceus emblem rises from a shielded field, symbolizing endurance, responsibility, and global reach. Encircled by a compass rose and cardinal markers, the design reflects lives guided by precision, courage, and duty at sea.

Each medallion is struck in high-relief bronze, finished with baked-on enamel, and sealed beneath a heavy-duty clear coat to preserve depth, contrast, and longevity. The rope border completes the piece with a timeless maritime character — strong, reliable, and enduring.

• High-relief 3D bronze construction
• Classic rope border with nautical heritage styling
• Durable baked-on enamel with rich color depth
• Protective clear coat for long-term display
• Ideal for display, memorials, shadow boxes, or maritime collections

Created to honor those who served without uniforms or rank, yet bore risks equal to any battlefield, this medallion preserves the legacy of America’s mariners — a service civilian in name, heroic in action.

A hero remembered never dies.