Medal - History of the United States U.S. Enters Korean War

€1.00
LocationUnited States
Year1975
TypeCommemorative medal
CompositionBronze
Weight35.10 g
Diameter44.5 mm
Thickness2.90 mm
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgePlain with inscription
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Franklin#HUS-175
Obverse description
Obverse letteringU.S. ENTERS KOREAN WAR nn JUNE 27, 1950
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse description
Reverse lettering1950 JAN. 25 - Alger Hiss receives 5-year sentence for perjury in connection with spying; FEB. - Senator McCarthy begins fight against Communism in government; MAY-Kefauver Committee holds hearings on organized crime; JUNE 27 - U.S. forces are sent to repel invasion of South Korea. FM
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver(FM)
Franklin Mint (The Franklin
Mint), Wawa, Pennsylvania, United States (1964-date)
Mintage1975 FM - - 24 836
Catalog ID8607125200
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