Medal - The History Of World War 2 El Alamein

Location United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Year
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Gold (.999) plated copper
Weight
Diameter 38 mm
Thickness 2.1 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge Plain
Period
Notice
Reference(s)
Obverse description Soldiers running forward in battle using a tank for cover while support aircraft fly above in El Alamein
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering EL ALAMEIN 23RD OCT
Reverse description Central text surrounded by more text.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering THE HISTORY OF WORLD WAR 2 El Alamein In 1942 beginning with a 15 minute artillery barrage that then an infantry attack to clear a way for the armour, Montgomery`s Eighth Army destroyed Rommel`s Afrika Korps and saved the Middle East for the allies. CW
Mintage
Numisquare ID 4282268070
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