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Remember the Road to Bataan First Battalion 149th Armor Challenge Coin

1995 Remember the Road to Bataan First Battalion 149th Armor Challenge Coin

Specification

Title Remember the Road to Bataan
NP ID M32
Category Challenge Coin
Type Foreign Issued
Country USA
Year
Mintage
Maker
Shape Scalloped
Edge Plain
Weight 26.93 gm
Diameter 40.26 mm
Thickness 4.43 mm
Process
Quality Obverse - 3D
Reverse - 2D
Magnetism Non-magnetic
Material Brass
Metallic Composition 66% Copper, 34% Zinc
Finish Oxidized Brass
Orientation Medallic Orientation
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Designer
Engraver
Issue Price
Date Issued
Issued By First Battalion 149th Armor
Issued At
Kind Medal
Currently Used A000117
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COA Card No.:A000117
NP ID: M32
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Date Acquired:
Remarks: Medal Restoration Made for Image Capture cataloging purposes

1995 Remember the Road to Bataan First Battalion 149th Armor Challenge Coin A000117 Slab
1995 Remember the Road to Bataan First Battalion 149th Armor Challenge Coin A000117 COA Card Obverse
1995 Remember the Road to Bataan First Battalion 149th Armor Challenge Coin A000117 COA Card Reverse

Obverse

Image of a military tank, 2 stars "149" "Commander's Award of Excellence" " 100 Years of Service "

Reverse

Coat of 149th Armored Regiment, 2 stars "Men and Steel" "Remember the Road to Bataan" "First Battalion 149th Armor"

Note

On , the 149th Armor Regiment was designated as Company C, 194th Tank Battalion. From to , the battalion fought against Japanese forces. The company conducted a fighting withdrawal in Southern Luzon; they fought on Bataan until they were ordered to surrender.