Anyone know this medal? Age? origin? background?

[michigan michael]

Hey everyone. I never expected to pull this out of the ground on a quarter signal at a school. It was beautiful! I had a 4" plug and seen my quarters edge sticking out the side. I slid out the quarter to reveal a eagle medal with national defense over the top. That was a shock! I have not ever dug anything like it. I do not know anything about it so if any of you have seen one or know about it, please shower me with info! Thanks for all the future help!

 

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[72cheyenne]

Great ID, Catfish. Probably another "show and tell" item that got lost on the playground.

 

[michigan michael]

I love show and tell! Thanks Catfish!