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Navajo Code Talkers Minted Medallion

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:40.00 - 80.00 USD
Navajo Code Talkers Minted Medallion
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This lot features a Navajo code talkers minted medallion. This medallion was minted in 2000 in order to honor the Navajo Code Talkers during WWII. Code talkers are people in the 20th century who used obscure languages as a means of secret communication during wartime. The term is now usually associated with the United States soldiers during the world wars who used their knowledge of Native American languages as a basis to transmit coded messages. In particular, there were approximately 400–500 Native Americans in the United States Marine Corps whose primary job was the transmission of secret tactical messages. Code talkers transmitted these messages over military telephone or radio communications nets using formal or informally developed codes built upon their native languages. Their service improved the speed of encryption of communications at both ends in front line operations during World War II. This medallion honors some of the great men for the greatest generation. It is in good condition for its age. Measures: 3" Diameter