The Battle of Iwo Jima was fought between the United States and Imperial Japan during February and March of 1945, during the Pacific Campaign of World War II. As a result of the battle, the United States gained control of the island of Iwo Jima, and the airfields located there. The battle is famous for the image of American troops raising the US flag atop Mount Suribachi during the battle. This beautiful Proof Silver Crown comes in a mint issued leatherette presentation case as shown.