U.S. Army Rangers Veterans (WWII) Medal 1.5 Inch

U.S. Army Rangers Veterans of World War II Bronze Medal – 1.5 Inch

Honor the courage and legacy of the United States Army Rangers with this 1.5-inch bronze miniature medal, commemorating the Congressional Gold Medal awarded in 2022 for their extraordinary service during World War II. The Rangers were elite soldiers who participated in some of the most critical battles of the war, and their heroism continues to inspire generations.

Obverse (Heads): Depicts Rangers disembarking a Landing Craft Assault (LCA) and charging a beach, with their motto “RANGERS LEAD THE WAY!” Seven Ranger combat landings—“ANZIO,” “SALERNO,” “NORMANDY,” “ARZEW,” “LICATA,” “GELA,” “LEYTE GULF”—border the design along with “WORLD WAR II.”

Designer: Ben Sowards, Artistic Infusion Program

Sculptor: Joseph V. Noorigian, Medallic Artist

Reverse (Tails): Features a Presidential Unit Citation with oak leaf clusters, Ranger scrolls representing the six Ranger Battalions and the 29th Provisional Ranger Battalion, the Combat Infantryman Badge, and the iconic Fairbairn-Sykes commando knife. The border highlights locations of Ranger operations across North Africa, Europe, and the Pacific, including “OMAHA BEACH,” “CABANATUAN,” “EL GUETTAR,” “CHIUNZI PASS,” “SAAR RIVER,” “POINTE DU HOC”, and the years “1942” and “1945.”

Designer: Ron Sanders, Artistic Infusion Program

Sculptor: Renata Gordon, Medallic Artist

A perfect collectible for military history enthusiasts, this medal honors the valor and enduring legacy of the U.S. Army Rangers.