1962 Bronze Medal D1962-2c, MacArthur Small

Coin Details

Description

This 1962 bronze MacArthur medal in the smaller format, cataloged as D1962-2c, is the compact companion to the large 75mm version (PCGS #75947). The smaller size made this more portable and affordable while maintaining the same portrait and commemorative design honoring General Douglas MacArthur. The D1962-2c Duster number identifies the specific size variant. MacArthur's five-star rank, his Medal of Honor, and his leadership of the Pacific Theater made him one of the most recognized American military figures of the century. His controversial dismissal by President Truman in April 1951 during the Korean War — for publicly advocating military actions against China that exceeded his authority — generated a political firestorm and prompted the famous "Old soldiers never die" farewell address. The smaller bronze format was the most widely distributed version of the MacArthur medal, accessible to the broadest audience of military history enthusiasts and medal collectors.

Rarity Notes

D1962-2c, bronze, small format. MacArthur medal 1962. More compact and affordable than the 75mm version.

Cross References

PCGS #75952; D1962-2c; MacArthur Medal, Bronze Small; 1962