Historical information

The Battle of Bataan is famous in history as one of the last stands of American and Filipino soldiers before they were overwhelmed by the Japanese Forces
in WW11. The Bataan Death March was named after the province where the infamous March started.
Approximately 75,000 Filipino and American troops on Bataan were forced to make an arduous 65 mile march to the prison camps.

Physical description

Wooden plaque with metal shield attached.
Shield shows eagle with out spread wings standing on dark blue wreath with gold castle inside on light blue background.

Inscriptions & markings

Shield is inscribed with BATAAN at top and the motto UNQUIBUS ET ROSTRO below.