Description: 2.25" Coin. Beautiful Coin to add to your collection. I will be adding more coins to my store. If you purchase more coins I will combine shipping. A Brief Look at the History of Challenge Coins in the MilitaryThe history of military challenge coins is widely debated, and their origin is rooted in the history of civilizations from the Romans to the American colonials. But there's no doubt that military challenge coins are a big part of military culture and increasingly so in the civilian world. Challenge coins are a great way to boost morale, identify allegiance and are a terrific way to extend one's appreciation by saying thank you with coin in hand and a firm handshake. Moreover, challenge coins specifically in military units demonstrate proof of membership and affiliation with a specific unit or element extending esprit de corps and morale in its proud members. During ancient times, kings and emperors shaped precious metals with their image as currency for the exchange of goods and services. The Roman Emperor Maximus was one such leader who also had legionaries who fought for Rome. The Great Wars of the WorldOne particular story dates military challenge coins back to World War I (1914-1918) and a wealthy military officer who had bronze medallions struck with his flying squadron insignia stamped on them. He presented the coins to each member of the squadron before they departed on missions over Europe. Clandestine Operations in the Vietnam WarThe United States of America's entrance into the Vietnam War (1956-1975) first consisted of U.S. special operations forces working with the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) conducting clandestine operations against the North Vietnamese Army and Viet Cong. The story of the 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne) presenting coins to men in secrecy deep in the jungles of Southwest Asia is a story of legendary proportions. The dark, shadowy nature of the special operations forces coupled with the CIA only adds to the mythological nature regarding the historical origins of military challenge coins.
Price: 20.99 USD
Location: Thibodaux, Louisiana
End Time: 2024-12-29T01:29:02.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
Type: Challenge Coin, Commemorative Issue
Country: USA
Modified Item: No
