United States 86-th Infantry Division Sport Tennis Medal 1946
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United States 86-th Infantry Division Tennis Medal 1946
The United States 86th Infantry Division Sport Tennis Medal from 1946 is a piece of military memorabilia from the post-WWII occupation period in the Philippines. These medals were typically awarded for intramural athletic competitions held while the "Blackhawk" division was stationed on the island of Luzon
Medal Details
Some variants may feature the division's "Blackhawk" insignia—a hawk with a red shield containing the letters "B" and "H"
Reverse: Often inscribed with the specific event, such as "Men Singles 1946" or "Runner-Up Team"
Composition & Size: Typically manufactured in bronze or pewter (vsAE) with a diameter of approximately 34 mm (about 1.5 x 2.5 inches including the ribbon)
Ribbon: Often features a red, white, and blue cloth ribbon.
