2013 Medal First Special Service Force Bronze 38mm

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Description

This 2013 bronze medal at 38mm honors the First Special Service Force, the elite joint American-Canadian commando unit that served during World War II. Known as the "Devil's Brigade," the force was composed of specially trained soldiers from both nations who fought in the Aleutian Islands, Italy, and southern France. The unit, which suffered a 600% casualty rate over the course of the war (with replacements), was described by German intelligence as a "black devil" brigade due to their fearsome night raids. American commemorative medals document the nation's history through miniature sculptural art, preserving events, achievements, and personalities in a durable metallic format that has served collectors and historians for centuries. The digital documentation of medal collections through high-resolution photography and online databases has expanded research capabilities and made attribution resources available to a broader audience of collectors and scholars. Congress awarded the First Special Service Force the Congressional Gold Medal in 2013.

Rarity Notes

Bronze 38mm Congressional Gold Medal duplicate. First Special Service Force. Smaller format.

Cross References

PCGS #896081; First Special Service Force; Devil's Brigade; Congressional Gold Medal 2013