2014 Bronze Medal Monuments Men 38mm

Coin Details

Description

This 2014 bronze medal at 38mm honors the Monuments Men, the soldiers and civilians tasked with protecting cultural treasures during and after World War II. The Monuments, Fine Arts, and Archives program, comprising approximately 345 men and women from thirteen nations, worked to safeguard art, architecture, and cultural artifacts from destruction by combat and theft by the Nazis. They recovered over five million pieces of art and cultural items stolen by the Third Reich. Silver medals occupy a premium tier in the commemorative hierarchy, with their precious metal content signaling special significance and ensuring that recipients and collectors valued these pieces above base metal alternatives. Congress awarded the Monuments Men the Congressional Gold Medal in 2014, inspired in part by the 2009 book and 2014 film that brought their story to public attention.

Rarity Notes

Bronze 38mm Congressional Gold Medal duplicate. Monuments Men. Smaller format.

Cross References

PCGS #768726; Monuments Men; Congressional Gold Medal 2014; MFAA; World War II