12 oz Antique Finish The Kiss Silver Statue (New, Box + CoA)

The photograph V-J Day in Times Square, taken by Alfred Eisenstaedt on August 14, 1945, marked the moment Japan surrendered, bringing World War II to a close. The picture quickly became one of the most recognizable images in American history, representing joy and relief after years of hardship. First printed in Life magazine, it has been shared and reproduced countless times as a symbol of victory and peace. Right now, 12 oz Antique Finish The Kiss Silver Statues are available from BGASC. **Highlights:** - **Arrives in a protective box and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity!** - **New release in the Silver Soldiers Collection!** - **Replicates the famous Eisenstaedt photograph!** - **Antique finish!** - **Limited casting of only 1,000 statues!** - Contains 12 troy oz of actual silver content. - Depicts a US Navy sailor spontaneously kissing a woman. - Laser-etched purity and serial number. Each 12 oz Antique Finish The Kiss Silver Statue ships in a protective box and includes a Certificate of Authenticity. The antique finish adds a timeless appearance, while the purity and unique serial number are laser-etched on each statue. These pieces are crafted in sterling silver, meaning each one contains .925 fine silver. **Design** The 12 oz Antique Finish The Kiss Silver Statue design faithfully recreates this moment. It features the sailor in his white uniform kissing a woman dressed in white while surrounded by cheering crowds in Times Square. Over the years, many people claimed to be the couple, but the most widely accepted names are George Mendonsa, a Navy quartermaster, and Greta Zimmer Friedman, a dental assistant. **History** Eisenstaedt captured the raw emotion of the day, showing how people poured into the streets to celebrate. He described how the sailor in the picture was moving through the crowd, kissing women in a wave of happiness as the war came to an end. **Ordering** If you have any questions when you buy silver, please feel free to ask. BGASC customer service is available at 888-992-4272, online using our web chat, and via our email address. **Buying Gold And Silver Coins With BGASC Is Convenient And Secure** BGASC is Fast, Reliable, and Trusted. All orders of $199 or more Ship FREE. Our prices are ultra-competitive and there is no order minimum. We have NO hidden fees and we don't do phone solicitation calls either. All shipments are packaged securely, discreetly and are fully insured. We accept payment by Credit Card, PayPal, Crypto, ACH, Bank Wire and Paper Check. Your prices are locked in when checkout is completed. Customers all across the country have quickly come to recognize BGASC as one of the largest, fastest, most trusted online precious metals dealers in the U.S.