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The United States Mint issued three coins as part of a program to recognize and celebrate the 5-Star Generals of the United States Army. The release of the coins would also coincide with the 132nd anniversary of the founding of the United States Army Command and General Staff College. Two of the five individuals to hold this distinction were featured on a clad composition half dollar.
A five-star rank is the highest military rank in the United States, with a five-star general insignia. Five-star ranks are extremely senior and are usually the highest ranks. As an active rank, the position exists only in a minority of countries and is usually held by only a very few officers during wartime. In times of peace, it is usually held only as an honorary rank. Traditionally, five-star ranks are granted to distinguished military commanders for notable wartime victories and/or in recognition of a record of achievement during the officer's career, whether in peace or in war.
Five-star ranks were created in the U.S. military during World War II because of the awkward situation created when some American senior commanders were placed in positions commanding allied officers of higher rank. U.S. officers holding five-star rank draw full active duty pay for life, both before and after retiring from active duty. The five-star ranks were retired in 1981 on the death of General of the Army Omar Bradley. Nine Americans have been promoted to five-star rank, one of them, Henry H. Arnold, in two services (U.S. Army then later in the U.S. Air Force).
Design: Phebe Hemphill
Obverse
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Depicts portraits of Generals Henry Arnold and Omar N. Bradley with the five-star insignia at the centre. Inscriptions included “Liberty”, “In God We Trust”, “Henry Hap Arnold”, “Omar N. Bradley”, and “2013”. LIBERTY |
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Reverse
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Depicts the heraldic crest of Fort Leavenworth (The Command and General Staff College) with inscriptions “United States of America”, “E Pluribus Unum”, and “Half Dollar”. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA |
Edge |
1/2 Dollar
US Army 5-Star Generals
Henry Arnold and Omar N. Bradley
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KM# 554
US Army 5-Star Generals
Henry Arnold and Omar N. Bradley
Characteristics
Type | Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating) |
Material | Copper Nickel Clad Copper |
Weight | 11.34 g |
Diameter | 30.61 mm |
Thickness | - |
Shape | round |
Alignment | Coin |
Mints |
Denver Mint (D) San Francisco Mint (S)
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