{"product_id":"985-ozt-george-s-patton-jr-silver-round","title":".985 ozt George S. Patton. Jr. Silver Round","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a commemorative medal featuring General George S. Patton Jr. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeneral George S. Patton Jr., a renowned and controversial U.S. Army general known for his aggressive command style and success as an armored warfare practitioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe U.S. Third Army became operational under Patton's command on August 1, 1944, as part of the Allied invasion of France following the Normandy landings. This marked the beginning of a rapid, highly successful drive across France and into Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe image depicts General Patton with a tank, commemorating his leadership of the Third Army. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe text indicates the specific date of August 1, 1944, when he led the Third Army into Germany. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe coin's design includes a profile portrait of the General and his name, \"GEORGE S. PATTON JR.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeneral Patton was a prominent U.S. Army general and gifted tank commander during World War II. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeorge S Patton, Jr. was one of the great combat commanders of World War II. A 1909 graduate of the U.S. Military Academy, he became widely known for his daring military leadership. In the Allied invasion of North Africa in November 1942, Patton led the Western task force ashore in Morocco. He was responsible for one of the first major U.S. victories of the war in the Tunisian campaign and was put in charge of preparing the Seventh Army for the invasion of Sicily. General Patton's troops, in conjunction with the British Eighth Army, captured the island in 38 days. Early in 1944, he was placed in command of the Third Army. On August 1, this army became operational in France and began a series of advances so rapid that the combat forces outran their supply trains and had to be provisioned by air. As Ger-many collapsed, Patton's forces drove through southern Germany to the Czechoslovak border and into Austria. After May 1945. Patton took command of the occupation troops in Germany and became military governor of Bavaria. His outspoken comments caused unfavorable reaction at home and he was reassigned to the command of the Fifteenth Army. In December 1945. Patton was fatally injured in an automobile accident near Mannheim, Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe round is titled \"FREEDOMS FOUNDATION AT VALLEY FORGE\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt features an image of George Washington kneeling in prayer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"Patriots Hall of Fame Volume II Silver Franklin Age of Change\" refers to collectible sterling silver medals issued by the Franklin Mint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContent: .985 oz troy of fine silver\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMint: Franklin Mint Hall of Fame Series II\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 33.15 g or 30.66 g fine silver\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiameter: 38.78 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurity: 92.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo taxes on this purchase.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Northshore Gold and Silver","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47710742118648,"sku":null,"price":104.63,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0769\/8261\/6312\/files\/IMG_0213.jpg?v=1766700939","url":"https:\/\/northshoregoldandsilver.com\/products\/985-ozt-george-s-patton-jr-silver-round","provider":"Northshore Gold and Silver","version":"1.0","type":"link"}