Medal - The Nisei Soldiers of World War II

Ubicación United States
Año 2010
Tipo Token
Composición Bronze
Peso 26.08 g
Diámetro 38.1 mm
Grosor 3 mm
Forma Round
Técnica Milled
Orientación Coin alignment ↑↓
Canto Plain
Período
Observación
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Descripción del anverso The obverse (heads side) features Nisei (second generation Americans of Japanese ancestry) soldiers from both the European and Pacific theaters. The 442nd RCT color guard is depicted in the lower field of the medal.
Escritura del anverso Latin
Leyenda del anverso NISEI SOLDIERS OF WORLD WAR II GO FOR BROKE
Descripción del reverso The reverse (tails) depicts the insignias of the 100th INF BN, 442nd RCT and MIS. The 100th INF BN insignia features a taro leaf and a traditional Hawaiian helmet, both of which are emblematic of the unit`s Hawaiian roots. The `Go for Broke` Torch of Liberty shoulder patch represents the 442nd RCT. The MIS insignia is represented by a sphinx, a traditional symbol of secrecy. The inscriptions on the outer rim are the titles of the three units represented on the medal. In addition, the years “1941–1946,” the defined years of World War II according to the Department of Defense, are inscribed in the upper right field of the medal.
Escritura del reverso Latin
Leyenda del reverso the 100th INF BN 442nd RCT MIS 1941?1946 ACT OF CONGRESS 2010
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ID de Numisquare 7056380960
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