The “Icons of WWII” set of 3 Challenge Coins commemorates weapons that played a vital role during World War Il. Each solid brass 2” coin is multi-plated and enameled by hand.
From 1939 to 1945, World War II involved more than 50 countries and killed an estimated 60 to 80 million people, making it the deadliest war in human history. A surprise attack on Pearl Harbor by Japan on December 7, 1941 brought the United States into the war – and with it three weapons that helped the U.S. win the war:
• M4 Sherman Tank, the most widely used medium-duty tank by the United States and its western Allies
• Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress, a four-engine heavy bomber that played a vital role in the daylight strategic bombing campaigns over Europe
• P-51 Mustang, a long-range, single-seat fighter-bomber known for its durability, firepower, and ability to carry a large bomb payload
