Medal Barnes Wallis, Dambusters anniversary

Local Jersey
Ano 2023
Tipo Commemorative medal
Composição Silver (.925)
Peso 28.28 g
Diâmetro 38.608 mm
Espessura
Formato Round
Técnica Milled
Orientação Medal alignment ↑↑
Bordo Reeded
Período
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Descrição do anverso An image of Barnes Wallis, the inventor of the bouncing bomb, holding a pen at a technical drawing board. Behind is a Lancaster bomber dropping a bouncing bomb. Text is around the outside with the commemorative anniversary years at the bottom.
Escrita do anverso Latin
Legenda do anverso SIR BARNES WALLIS • THE DAMBUSTERS • 80TH ANNIVERSARY 1943-2023
Descrição do reverso Text commemorating the 617 RAF squadron `the dambusters` with four Lancaster bombers to the sides. `The Dambusters` is around the top.
Escrita do reverso Latin
Legenda do reverso THE DAMBUSTERS THIS COMMEMORATIVE IS DEDICATED TO 617 SQUADRON ROYAL AIR FORCE THE DAMBUSTERS ON THE NIGHT OF 16/17 MAY 1943, 19 LANCASTERS TOOK OFF FROM SCAMPTON AIRFIELD AND SUCCESSFULLY BREACHED THE DAMS IN THE HEART OF INDUSTRIAL GERMANY. WE REMEMBER THE 53 AIR CREW MEMBERS WHO GAVE OF THEIR LIVES
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ID Numisquare 4936382610
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