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Battle of Leyte Gulf Challenge Coin

Battle of Leyte Gulf Challenge Coin

Specification

Title Battle of Leyte Gulf
NP ID M36
Category Battle of Leyte Gulf
Type Foreign Issued
Country USA
Year ND
Mintage
Maker
Shape Round
Edge Plain
Outer Edge Spur
Weight 43.99 gm
Diameter 44.55 mm
Thickness 4.71 mm
Process Casting
Quality
Magnetism Non-magnetic
Material Brass
Metallic Composition 66% Copper, 34% Zinc
Obverse Finish Offset Printed Insert
Enameled Border
Reverse Finish 3D Antique Brass
Color
Orientation Medallic Orientation
Packaging
Designer
Engraver
Issue Price
Date Issued
Issued By USS Leyte Gulf CG-55
Issued At
Kind Medal
Currently Used A000132
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COA Card No.:A000132
NP ID: M36
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Date Acquired:
Remarks: Medal Restoration Made for Image Capture cataloging purposes

Battle of Leyte Gulf Challenge Coin A000132 Capsule
Battle of Leyte Gulf Challenge Coin Coin A000132 COA Card Obverse
Battle of Leyte Gulf Challenge Coin A000132 COA Card Reverse

Obverse

Artist's rendition of the Battle of Leyte Gulf, 8 stars "23-26 October 1944"

Reverse

Image of badge and ship of USS Leyte Gulf CG 55 "Arrayed for Victory" "USS Leyte Gulf CG 55"

Note

Issued in memory of the World War II Battle of Leyte Gulf in the Pacific.