1975-FM Medal Guadalcanal Invasion Silver

Coin Details

Auction Record

$129 PR68DCAM 02-22-2023 eBay

Description

This 1975 Franklin Mint silver medal commemorates the invasion of Guadalcanal — the first major Allied offensive against Japanese forces in the Pacific Theater of World War II. The Guadalcanal campaign, from August 1942 to February 1943, was a brutal six-month battle that marked the turning point of the Pacific war. American Marines and soldiers fought in horrific jungle conditions against determined Japanese resistance, eventually securing the island and its crucial Henderson Field airstrip. The Franklin Mint's Guadalcanal medal, produced in silver, pays tribute to one of the most important and costly campaigns in Marine Corps history. Military history medals, particularly those commemorating specific World War II battles, are consistently popular with collectors who combine numismatic and military history interests.

Rarity Notes

Sterling silver, Franklin Mint 1975. Guadalcanal invasion commemoration. WWII battle medals are popular with military collectors.

Cross References

PCGS #887611; Franklin Mint Guadalcanal Invasion, Silver