During the Battle of Iwo Jima, which took place in February and March 1945. This battle was one of the fiercest in the Pacific theater, as U.S. Marines fought to capture the island from the Japanese Imperial Army.

The battle is famously remembered for the iconic photograph taken by Joe Rosenthal of U.S. Marines raising the American flag atop Mount Suribachi. This moment has become a symbol of American patriotism and military sacrifice. The capture of Iwo Jima was crucial for the U.S. as it provided a base for air operations against the Japanese mainland.

Laser engraved on poplar wood. Measured 11” tall and 22” wide.