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USS Philippine Sea CVS-47 Challenge Coin

USS Philippine Sea CVS-47 Challenge Coin USS Philippine Sea CVS-47 Challenge Coin Sleeve

Specification

Title USS Philippine Sea CVS-47
NP ID M196
Category Challenge Coin
Type Foreign Issued
Country USA
Year ND
Mintage
Maker Challenge Coin USA
Made in
Shape Round
Edge Plain
Weight 64.86 gm
Diameter 50.55 mm
Thickness 5.24 mm
Process
Quality
Magnetism Non-magnetic
Material Bronze
Metallic Composition 88% Copper, 12% Tin
Finish Colored Enamel - Laminated
Orientation Medallic Orientation
Packaging
Designer
Engraver
Issue Price
Date Issued
Issued By
Issued At
Kind Medal
Currently Used A000230
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COA Card No.:A000230
NP ID: M196
Acquired by: Anonymous (Want your Name here?) Be a Supporting Member
Date Acquired:
Remarks: Medal Restoration Made for Image Capture cataloging purposes

USS Philippine Sea CVS-47 Challenge Coin A000230 Capsule
USS Philippine Sea CVS-47 Challenge Coin A000230 COA Card Obverse
USS Philippine Sea CVS-47 Challenge Coin A000230 COA Card Reverse
USS Philippine Sea CVS-47 Challenge Coin A000230 Sleeve

Obverse

"USS Philippine Sea CVS-47"

Reverse

"Eagle and Ship "Department of the Navy" "United States of America"

Note

USS Philippine Sea CVS-47 was one of 24 Essex-class aircraft carriers of the United States Navy, and the first ship to be named for the Battle of the Philippine Sea.