{"product_id":"octw2-kb2952","title":"Great Britain 1990 Battle of Britain 50th Anniversary Commemorative Medallion (wear)","description":"Great Britain 1990 Battle of Britain 50th Anniversary Commemorative Medallion (wear)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCommemorating the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, this base metal medallion features a detailed obverse design of a Supermarine Spitfire and a Hawker Hurricane of the Royal Air Force, symbolically destroying a Messerschmitt BF109 of the Luftwaffe. The reverse is a stylized representation of an air battle, showing vapour trails and clouds.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Battle of Britain was, in fact, a series of intense aerial battles fought between July and October of 1940. After the blitzkrieg invasion of France, Germany effectively had Britain cornered. The plan was to batter the Royal Air Force into submission via a series of protracted air raids, accompanied by strikes on manufacturing and terror bombings on civilians, leaving Britain vulnerable to invasion. Hitler assumed that Britain would recognize the hopelessness of its situation and capitulate; to his surprise, it absolutely did not. Instead, the RAF outclassed the Luftwaffe at every turn: in skill, manufacturing, and technology. Maintaining the assault soon became a huge drain on German resources -- resources they would absolutely need in the looming showdown with Russia. It would be the first major defeat for Germany, marking the start of their downfall.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis collectible medallion comes in its original informational presentation folder. Please note, folder shows some signs of wear, handling, and age, especially along the edges.","brand":"Colonial Acres Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53654737813793,"sku":"Oct.Week2.P1-KB2952","price":9.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0679\/1744\/7457\/files\/kb2952.jpg?v=1791489913","url":"https:\/\/www.colonialacres.com\/products\/octw2-kb2952","provider":"Colonial Acres Coins","version":"1.0","type":"link"}