| Location | Canada |
|---|---|
| Year | |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 34 g |
| Diameter | 44 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Edge | Plain with text |
| Period | |
| Notice | |
| Reference(s) |
| Obverse description | |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | D-DAY 1944 |
| Reverse description | |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | Preparations for the invasion of Normandy had been under way for two years. On June 6, 1944, Allied troops with 15,000 Canadians, landed in Normandy and fought relentlessly in the Caen sector. L`invasion de la Normandie est en prépara- tion depuis deux ans; le 6 juin 1944, les troupes allieés débarquent en Normandie avec 15,000 Canadiens et se battent courageuse- ment autour de Caen. |
| Mintage | |
| Numisquare ID | 8182736870 |
| Comments |