USN Aircraft Carrier USS Essex Brass Medal Emblem in the middle of this solid brass dish. This is a large Brass Circular Insignia Medal with the Latin inscription E Navibus Pugnissima for the United States Navy’s Aircraft Carrier – USS Essex motto. It has embossed / raised lettering, an eagle clutching a shaft of wheat and acanthus leaves, with Poseidon’s hand holding a trident with the number 9 superimposed in front of the eagle. A once in a lifetime opportunity for collectors to own a piece of naval history / war memorabilia. There’s a hook on the backside to hang on wall. Marked: “USS ESSEX – 9 – E NAVIBUS PUGNISSIMA”. Measures approximately: 6.15″ diameter x 0.6″ H. Pre-owned, good vintage condition – some scratches and scuffs due to age and I leave it to its new owner whether to polish it – See photos for complete condition details. About the USS ESSEX According to Seaforces. Org. Essex received the Presidential Unit Citation, and 13 battle stars for World War II service: 4 battle stars and the Navy Unit Commendation for Korean war service. Essex town and county, Massachusetts, USA. Aircraft Carrier, Essex class. Newport News Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Co. Newport News, Virginia, USA. December 31, 1942 (as CV 9). SCB-27A conversion: February 1949 – January 1951. Reclassified CVA 9 on October 1, 1952. SCB-125 conversion: August 1955 – January 1956. Reclassified CVS 9 on March 8, 1960. Feedback is greatly appreciated and always reciprocated.