1.145 ozt Battle of Dieppe 925 Silver

Commemorative coin or token dedicated to the Battle of Dieppe, a significant event during the Second World War. 

Subject: The coin features a depiction of soldiers during the Battle of Dieppe, with "BATTLE OF DIEPPE" and "1942" inscribed on it, referencing the year the raid took place. 

Significance: It commemorates Canada's role in the Dieppe Raid, a large-scale amphibious assault by Allied forces, primarily Canadian, on the German-occupied port of Dieppe, France, on August 19, 1942. 

Material and Design: The item is likely a silver coin or token, possibly from a series commemorating Second World War battles, given its appearance and the results from the Royal Canadian Mint. 

Historical Context: The Battle of Dieppe was a costly raid, but the lessons learned from it are often cited as contributing to the success of later Allied amphibious landings, such as D-Day. 

Date and Participants: On August 18, 1942, 6,100 Allied troops, including 4,963 Canadians, departed from Southampton for the Raid on Dieppe. 

Casualties: The raid resulted in heavy losses, with half of the Canadian contingent perishing in the fierce battle. 

Significance: The Dieppe Raid was Canada's first major army offensive in the European campaign and resulted in the heaviest single-day losses for Canada during the Second World War. 

Text:

On August 18, 1942,
6,100 troops, including
some 4,963 Canadians, em-
barked at Southampton for the
raid of Dieppe. Half of the Canadian
contingent perished in the fierce battle.

Le 18 août 1942, 6100 soldats, dont
4963 sont Canadiens, s'embarquent
à Southampton pour le raid sur
Dieppe. La moitié du contin-
gent canadien périt dans
la bataille acharnée.

Content: 1.145 troy oz. of fine silver

Mint: Franklin Mint

Weight: 38.5 g or 35.6125 g of fine silver

Purity: 92.5%