1962 Medal MacArthur Small

Coin Details

Description

This 1962 small MacArthur medal honors General Douglas MacArthur in a more compact format than the standard version. The smaller size made this medal suitable for personal carry or display in a smaller setting. MacArthur's farewell address to Congress in 1951, with its famous refrain "Old soldiers never die, they just fade away," ensured his place in American cultural memory. By 1962, MacArthur was in his eighties and living in the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York, still consulted by presidents on military matters. Medal collecting has experienced renewed interest in recent decades as numismatists have recognized these pieces as historical artifacts deserving the same scholarly attention given to coins and currency. The small medal format was common for commemorative issues intended for widespread distribution, allowing admirers of the general to own a medallic tribute at modest cost.

Rarity Notes

Small format MacArthur medal. More widely produced than the gold version. Moderate availability in numismatic channels.

Cross References

PCGS #75951; General Douglas MacArthur; Small format