Offered is an official United States Mint silver proof National Medal dedicated to Benjamin Franklin and the American Fire Service. This medal was struck in accordance with the “Benjamin Franklin National Memorial Medal and Fire Service Bill of Rights Act” and authorized by the United States Congress (Public Law 102-406, signed October 12, 1992). The obverse features a portrait of Benjamin Franklin together with a firefighter’s helmet and a historic fire engine, with the inscription “Organizer of our first fire service in 1736.” The reverse depicts a firefighter in action with the inscriptions “To Serve and Protect” and “Fire Service Bill of Rights – By Act of Congress.” The medal is struck in proof quality by the United States Mint in Philadelphia and comes in its original presentation case, accompanied by the original Certificate of Authenticity issued by the U.S. Mint. Specifications Country: United States of America Issuing authority: United States Mint Type: National Medal Theme: Benjamin Franklin – Fire Service Year: 1992 (authorized by Act of Congress) Mint: Philadelphia Mint mark: P Quality: Proof Metal: Silver Fineness: 99.9% Weight: 1.001 troy oz (31.134 g) Pure silver content: 1.000 troy oz (31.103 g) Diameter: 40.6 mm Thickness: 3.10 mm Condition: Proof, excellent, preserved in capsule and original case, with certificate Additional information Official U.S. Mint national medal commemorating Benjamin Franklin’s contribution to the organization of the first American fire service and honoring the service and sacrifices of firefighters. The photos form part of the description. The medal will be carefully packed for secure shipping.