Medal - Douglas MacArthur Formation of USAFFE 80th Anniversary

Location Philippines
Year 2021
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Silver (.999) plated brass (70% Cu, 30% Zn)
Weight 17 g
Diameter 33 mm
Thickness 2.5 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge Reeded
Period Republic (1946-date)
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Obverse description Portrait of General Douglas MacArthur
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering REPUBLIKA NG PILIPINAS DEFENDER & LIBERATOR OF THE PHILIPPINES DOUGLAS MACARTHUR 2021
Reverse description Depiction of General Douglas MacArthur commanding his Filipino and American Troops while they are holding rifles. MacArthur was preparing for the inevitable war against the Japanese Empire 10 hours after the attack on Pearl Harbor. Japan started the invasion of the Philippines on December 8, 1941.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering FORMATION OF USAFFE • JULY 26, 1941 • 80th Anniversary ALAMAT COMMEMORATIVE COINS
Mintage
Numisquare ID 8720745150
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