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Lauren F. Bruner USS Arizona Memorial Foundation

USS Arizona Medal of Freedom - IAM

$500.00 USD
$500.00 USD
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LIMITED SUPPLY OF USS ARIZONA RELIC STEEL AVAILABLE
The Limited Edition USS Arizona Medal of Freedom will be offered only as long as the supply of Iconic Relics from USS Arizona are available. More than ever before since World War II, freedom as we know it is being challenged, and it is up to all of us to stand up and explain to our families, children, and grandchildren, as well as friends and students, the crossroads that looms before us. Let the Medal of Freedom be that inspiration.

Every order is a direct donation to the Lauren F. Bruner USS Arizona Memorial Foundation.

Take Home an Iconic Piece of American History
Each Medal of Freedom contains an authenticated piece of USS Arizona steel 1




The "A" embedded on the front of each Medal of Freedom is made from authenticated steel from USS Arizona's superstructure.1 Each medal ordered will include its own signed and framable Certificate of Authenticity.

The iconic steel used to produce the USS Arizona Medal of Freedom has been created by mixing it into a stainless steel alloy and then coated in a satin lacquer finish in order that it will not rust or tarnish as it is passed down from one generation to the next.

Reserve Your Limited Edition Engraving
Your medal will be engraved with the Limited Edition heading of your choice and serial number




Each Medal of Freedom may be ordered with its own Limited Edition heading. Honor your military or the USS Arizona crew members from your state by selecting one of the many available headings that will be engraved on your Medal of Freedom.

Each medal ordered will also be engraved with its own Limited Edition serial number.
Order two or more medals together to receive consecutive serial numbers for yourself and members of your family.

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE FOR YOUR DONATION
Every medal ordered includes a special bonus gift set from our foundation

Your order will include each of these gifts, which will help you and your family better understand the crew of USS Arizona along with Lauren’s belief in the importance of seeking justice and freedom for all peoples.

Your Purchase Includes:

  • Your uniquely numbered USS Arizona Medal of Freedom, 100% Made in America, featuring authenticated USS Arizona steel.
  • Leatherette-wrapped commemorative medal display box to share and display the USS Arizona Medal of Freedom
  • A booklet that will arrive inside the Medal of Freedom display box along with your medal, sharing the story of the Medal of Freedom's creation.
  • Certificate of Authenticity by forensic metallurgist Christopher Ramsay, Ph.D., stating the Arizona steel on the front face of your medal is authentic and has been traced back to the steel superstructure of USS Arizona.
  • Signed Special Edition copy of Lauren Bruner’s Memoir of a Sailor "Second to the Last to Leave USS Arizona."
  • Limited Edition 18 Card Collection “USS Arizona’s Greatest Escape.”
  • A limited-edition booklet sharing the names of Arizona crew members.
  • A framable 11x14" USS Arizona poster.


Each order is a direct donation to the Lauren F. Bruner USS Arizona Memorial Foundation. You may learn more about the foundation by visiting our website at ussaz.org

All pictures shown are for illustration purpose only and may not be an exact representation of the product. The Lauren F. Bruner USS Arizona Memorial Foundation reserves the right to change product images at any time without notice.

Neither the Lauren F. Bruner USS Arizona Memorial Foundation nor the USS Arizona Medal of Freedom are affiliated with the United States Navy, the United States Armed Forces, or the Canadian Armed Forces.

1 The USS Arizona steel used to produce the Medal of Freedom has been blended with stainless steel and has been engineered to prevent rust and surface tarnishing.

Customer Reviews & Testimonials


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  Extremely Impressive… Above and Beyond My Expectations

 I was really impressed with the Medal of Freedom and what you've put together. I thought it was great and was packaged really nicely.

I purchased the USS Arizona Medal of Freedom for my grandson but couldn’t stop from opening it. Everything in the gift box was really well put together and really interesting. The books I liked, and the Medal of Freedom I loved.

Thank you for putting that together the way you did. It was really respectful and was really well done. Your foundation did a really great job.

Cheryl O.
Arizona


  It Brought Tears To My Dad’s Eyes

 I actually ordered the Medal of Freedom as a late Father's Day gift for my father. When it arrived, I could hardly wait to take it over and give it to him. He had no idea what was in the box and kept on trying to guess what it was. When he opened it, he actually cried looking and touching the Medal of Freedom. My dad cried his eyes out, he loved it so much.

I was anticipating it for a long time, and I was beyond pumped to give it to him. What I received was so much more than I expected, and I thought that was the coolest thing in the world.

Just the goal of what Lauren Bruner’s foundation is doing–keeping the memory alive–is so cool. What we received was above and beyond. Thank you.

Ed W.
Michigan


  A Moving Reminder Of The Sacrifices Made For Freedom

 I'm a 58-year-old patriotic American and have always been a huge World War II military history person. I've been to the USS Arizona Memorial seven times over the years, and twice during the ceremonies on December 7th... and I will tell you this. Every year when they play Taps, I tear up and think about the 1,177 men that I stood above at the USS Arizona, and that's what my heart goes out to in the tear in my eye. It's about all veterans and everyone that has ever served this country.

I will be honest with you, even as old as I am, I had tears in my eyes when I received your package and the Medal of Freedom yesterday. When I got home from work, and I opened it up, and actually sat down and read what Lauren wrote on the inside of the medal case, I was totally choked up because this medal means so much to me.

Bob H.
Indiana


  Fantastic Gift

 My plan in purchasing the Medal of Freedom was not for me personally but for my daughter who serves the Navy aboard USS Pearl Harbor. She is Active Duty and making the Navy her career.

I thought the gift box presentation was fantastic and really well done. USS Arizona and the Medal of Freedom are a piece of history that we just cannot forget and I would like to see more active participation in supporting things like your foundation is doing.

John T.
Texas


  My Son's Hands Were Shaking

 Everything about receiving the Medal of Freedom was excellent. It was packaged so well it was actually hard to get into!

The Medal of Freedom is beautiful. The cards, the books and everything included is just wonderful.

Yesterday, as a matter of fact, my son was over here. He's 27 and he knows the whole time he was growing up that I've always been into American History and that of WWII, and when I showed him the medal and I told him that the shiny A on the medal was from USS Arizona... I swear that when he was running his thumb across it I could see his hand shaking. Trying to keep history alive may be the most important thing for future generations.

I've been telling my buddies about the Medal of Freedom, and although I haven’t taken it to work yet, I want to. But I’m scared to death to let anyone else hold it!

Phil G.
Alabama


  Best Thing I've Ever Bought, Hands Down

 I think the Medal of Freedom is probably the best thing I’ve ever bought in my life. I mean, it’s awesome. The quality of the medal and all the other gifts was a very impressive surprise. I’ve shown the medal to many of my friends, and they all think that it’s really cool.

I'm very happy that I ordered it and would recommend it to anyone who loves America and wants to have a true piece of history to pass down to their family. I was very pleased. It's beautiful.

Randy V.
Michigan


  Remembering the Importance of Freedom

 The Medal of Freedom is a prized possession. I must say, it's really cool.

It’s surreal. I've been to the Arizona Memorial twice so the medal takes me back to the times that I’ve visited and brings back what happened so many years ago and what the survivors and those killed in action endured, all in the name of freedom. Just touching the Medal of Freedom gives me chills.

The book Second to the Last to Leave that came with my donation is phenomenal and is the best book I have ever read on Pearl Harbor.

Douglas S.
Michigan