Medal - History of the United States First U.S. Peacetime Draft

Location United States
Year 1974
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Bronze
Weight 35.10 g
Diameter 44.5 mm
Thickness 2.90 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge Plain with inscription
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Franklin#HUS-165
Obverse description
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering FIRST U.S. PEACETIME DRAFT JP OCT. 29, 1940
Reverse description
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering 1940 As a result of World War II, the U.S. institutes many defense measures during year; SEP. 3 - U.S. transfers 50 overage destroyers to Great Britain in exchange for bases; OCT. 29 - First U.S. Peacetime Draft; NOV. 5 - President F. D. Roosevelt is elected to a third term. FM
Mintage
Numisquare ID 8196306050
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