Operation Overlord 50th Anniversary Medal Normandy June 6 1944 D-Day
Up for sale is an authentic French Normandy Commemorative Medal, issued in 1994 to mark the 50th Anniversary of the D-Day landings. Commissioned by the town of Caen, France, this medal was created as a tribute to the Allied veterans who participated in the liberation of Normandy during Operation Overlord.
Product Specifications:
- Event: 50th Anniversary of D-Day (June 6, 1944 – June 6, 1994).
- Origin: Issued by the City of Caen, Normandy, France.
- Medallion Design: The obverse features a detailed relief map of the Normandy coastline and the five landing beaches: Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno, and Sword and the dates "6 JUIN 1944" and "OVERLORD."
- Ribbon: A vibrant, multi-colored rainbow-striped ribbon representing the combined colors of the Allied nations.
- Material: Bronze/Brass with a gold-tone finish.
Condition:
- Excellent Vintage Condition: The medallion features sharp, crisp detail with a beautiful aged patina. The ribbon is clean, bright, and maintains its original structure.
- Note: This specific item includes an original inventory tag numbered "1186," as seen in the photos.
Key Features for Collectors:
- Limited Anniversary Issue: Specifically struck for the 1994 half-century commemoration, making it a distinct piece of WWII commemorative history.
- Geographical Detail: Highly collectible due to the explicit naming of all five major landing beaches on the face of the medal.
- Display Ready: A perfect centerpiece for a WWII shadow box, military history collection, or as a meaningful gift for family members of D-Day veterans.
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