Canadian 1/2 oz Special Service Devil’s Brigade Coin (Year Varies)

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Specifications

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Commemorative issue

70th anniversary of Devil’s Brigade being disbanded since 1944

Comments

During World War II, Canada joined forces with the United States to create the First Special Service Force—the first and only time both nations would be seamlessly combined in training, equipment and uniform. Although it was only operational for two years, this elite combat unit demonstrated the power of united national forces against a common foe—and consequently became the forerunner to distinguished Canadian and U.S. units including Canada’s Joint-Task-Force 2 and the United States’ Navy Seals, Delta Force and Green Berets.

Specifications

Obverse

Head of Queen Elizabeth II, as at 77 years of age, bare headed, wearing necklace and earrings, facing right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
• CANADA • ELIZABETH II • FINE SILVER 1/2 OZ ARGENT PUR • 9999
Engraver: Susan Taylor
Designer: Susanna Blunt

Reverse

Shoulder patch of the First Special Service Force (nicknamed the Devil’s Brigade) in the center, with US Star to the left and Canadian Maple Leaf to the right of the patch, over crossed arrows and the year below. Denomination along the edge on the top and unit’s name in English and French on the bottom.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
2 DOLLARS
USA CANADA
2014 AB
First Special Service Force Premiere Force de Service special