1.258 ozt Battle Atlantic 1943 925 Silver

The image shows a commemorative coin or medallion dedicated to the Battle of the Atlantic, a pivotal naval campaign of the Second World War. 

Subject: It commemorates the Battle of the Atlantic, specifically highlighting the year 1943, which marked a turning point in the Allied efforts against U-boats in the North Atlantic. 

Design: The design features naval vessels and an aircraft, representing the forces involved in the battle, along with a prominent Canadian maple leaf symbol and the year "1943". 

Significance: The Battle of the Atlantic was the longest continuous campaign of the Second World War, crucial for maintaining vital Allied supply lines across the Atlantic. 

Canadian Role: Canada and its Merchant Navy played a significant role in this battle, ensuring the delivery of essential supplies to Allied forces in Europe. 

1943 Turning Point: The inscription highlights 1943 as a pivotal year in the war, specifically acknowledging Canada's increased naval strength and its crucial role in protecting supply convoys across the Atlantic. 

Battle of the Atlantic: This longest continuous military campaign of the Second World War involved Allied and Axis forces vying for control of transatlantic shipping lanes, vital for supplying Britain and the Allied war effort. 

Royal Canadian Navy's Role: The text emphasizes the significant responsibility undertaken by the Royal Canadian Navy in safeguarding these convoys, showcasing their contribution to the Allied victory. 

The year 1943
was a turning-point in the
War. Canada's naval strength
had increased, and they were
responsible for protecting most of
the supply convoys crossing the Atlantic.

L'année 1943 fut marquée par un tournant
de la guerre. La force navale du Canada
s'étant accrue, la marine assuma dès
lors la responsabilité de protéger la
plupart des convois de ravitaille-
ment sur l'Atlantique.

Content: 1.258 troy oz. of fine silver

Mint: Franklin Mint

Diameter: 44.4 mm

Weight: 39.13 g or 36.195 g of fine silver

Purity: 92.5%