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27th Infantry Exchange Manila P.I. Military Token

10 Centavos 1920's 27th Infantry Exchange Manila P.I. Military Token 20 Centavos 1920's 27th Infantry Exchange Manila P.I. Military Token 5 Pesos 1920's 27th Infantry Exchange Manila P.I. Military Token

Varieties
NP ID Denomination
T172.1 5 Centavos
T172.2 10 Centavos
T172.3 20 Centavos
T172.4 1 Peso
T172.5 5 Pesos
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10 Centavos 1920 27th Infantry Exchange Manila P.I. Military Token

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20 Centavos

20 Centavos 1920 27th Infantry Exchange Manila P.I. Military Token

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5 Pesos

5 Pesos 1920 27th Infantry Exchange Manila P.I. Military Token


Specification
Title 27th Infantry Exchange
NP ID T172
Category Military
Sub Category Regiment
Year ND
Mintmark
Mintage
Mint
Shape Round
Edge Plain
Weight
Diameter T172.1 - 22 mm
T172.2 - 23 mm
T172.3 - 26 mm
T172.4 - 34 mm
T172.5 - 37 mm
Thickness
Magnetism Non-magnetic
Material Aluminum
Metallic Composition
Finish
Color Grayish White
Orientation Coin Orientation
Date Issued
Issued By 27th Infantry Exchange
Issued At Port of Manila
Kind Token
Currently Used

Obverse

"(Denomination)" "27th Infantry Exchange Manila P.I. (Philippine Islands)"

Reverse

"(Denomination)"

Note

The 27th Infantry Regiment was established by virtue of an act of U.S. Congress on . The regiment saw its first combat action in , serving as part of the American force sent to crash the Philippine Insurrection on Mindanao.

During the Russian Civil War, the 27th Infantry served in the American Expeditionary Force sent to Siberia in . The troops embarked on the Army transports, departing Manila on , and arriving in Vladivostok on and .

In , the regiment was assigned to duty in the Philippines, and Joseph D. Leitch was assigned to command.

The 27th Infantry Regiment also participated in the Battle of Luzon and the ensuing occupation of Japan. It earned the nickname "Gentle Wolfhounds" for their support of the Holy Family Home orphanage.