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Avengers of Bataan Cyclone Division Challenge Coin

Avengers of Bataan Cyclone Division Challenge Coin

Specification

Title Avengers of Bataan Cyclone Division
NP ID M189
Category Challenge Coin
Type Foreign Issued
Country USA
Year ND
Mintage
Maker
Made in
Shape Round
Edge Plain
Outer Edge
(Obverse)
Oblique
Weight 50.44 gm
Diameter 50 mm
Thickness 4.04 mm
Process Struck
Quality
Magnetism Non-magnetic
Material Brass
Metallic Composition 66% Copper, 34% Zinc
Finish Colored Enamel
Orientation Medallic Orientation
Packaging
Designer
Engraver
Issue Price
Date Issued Late 's
Issued By U.S. Army 38th Infantry Division Cyclone Division
Issued At
Kind Medal
Currently Used A000224
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COA Card No.:A000224
NP ID: M189
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Date Acquired:
Remarks: Medal Restoration Made for Image Capture cataloging purposes

Avengers of Bataan Cyclone Division Challenge Coin A000224 Capsule
Avengers of Bataan Cyclone Division Challenge Coin A000224 COA Card Obverse
Avengers of Bataan Cyclone Division Challenge Coin A000224 COA Card Reverse

Obverse

"Luzon" "New Guinea" "Leyte" "Avengers of Bataan"

Reverse

Insignia of United States Army 38th Infantry Division "Cyclone Division" "Presented by the Division Commander"

Note

In recognition of their contributions in clearing the Philippines during World War II, the 38th Infantry Division received the nickname “The Avengers of Bataan”.