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Challenge Coin,United States of America Bronze Star
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Join in a Long-Standing Tradition of Excellence with Bronze Star Challenge Coin
Challenge coins recognize outstanding service, raise morale, or unify a unit within the US military. Often bearing the insignia or emblem of a military unit or organization, they are meaningful symbols of being a part of something bigger than themselves and are a great source of pride.
This coin features the Bronze Star, which is awarded for heroic or meritorious achievement in a combat zone. It can be awarded by the US Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, or Space Force. Foreign soldiers or civilians service in combat are also eligible to be awarded the Bronze Star. The medal was established in 1944 and was given those who had performed meritorious service from the time the US entered World War II in December 1941.
Challenge Coins - A Custom That Began Over 100 Years Ago
During World War I, a wealthy American lieutenant had bronze medals created for each man in his flying squadron. When one pilot’s plane crashed and he was captured by the Germans, they took all his identification except the squad medal, carried in a pouch around his neck. The pilot finally escaped and made it to a friendly French outpost, but had no way to prove he wasn’t an impostor. The French were going to execute him until he showed his medallion. Thankfully, one of the French soldiers recognized it, and the pilot’s identity was confirmed soon after. The French gave him a bottle of wine as an apology for their mistake.
After that, every man in the pilot’s squadron carried his medal at all times. This was enforced by the periodic issuing of a challenge. When one man issued a challenge to another, he’d have to produce his meal immediately or else buy a drink for the challenger – giving the medallion the nickname “Challenge Coin.”
Today, Challenge Coins are awarded for major accomplishments and as recognition of membership in a military group. They are usually presented by way of a handshake. The coins have become a long-standing military tradition. Even the secretary of each branch of the armed services and the President of the United States distribute the specially designed coins.
These pieces of proud military history and tradition have become popular collector’s pieces. Order your Challenge Coin today.
Join in a Long-Standing Tradition of Excellence with Bronze Star Challenge Coin
Challenge coins recognize outstanding service, raise morale, or unify a unit within the US military. Often bearing the insignia or emblem of a military unit or organization, they are meaningful symbols of being a part of something bigger than themselves and are a great source of pride.
This coin features the Bronze Star, which is awarded for heroic or meritorious achievement in a combat zone. It can be awarded by the US Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, or Space Force. Foreign soldiers or civilians service in combat are also eligible to be awarded the Bronze Star. The medal was established in 1944 and was given those who had performed meritorious service from the time the US entered World War II in December 1941.
Challenge Coins - A Custom That Began Over 100 Years Ago
During World War I, a wealthy American lieutenant had bronze medals created for each man in his flying squadron. When one pilot’s plane crashed and he was captured by the Germans, they took all his identification except the squad medal, carried in a pouch around his neck. The pilot finally escaped and made it to a friendly French outpost, but had no way to prove he wasn’t an impostor. The French were going to execute him until he showed his medallion. Thankfully, one of the French soldiers recognized it, and the pilot’s identity was confirmed soon after. The French gave him a bottle of wine as an apology for their mistake.
After that, every man in the pilot’s squadron carried his medal at all times. This was enforced by the periodic issuing of a challenge. When one man issued a challenge to another, he’d have to produce his meal immediately or else buy a drink for the challenger – giving the medallion the nickname “Challenge Coin.”
Today, Challenge Coins are awarded for major accomplishments and as recognition of membership in a military group. They are usually presented by way of a handshake. The coins have become a long-standing military tradition. Even the secretary of each branch of the armed services and the President of the United States distribute the specially designed coins.
These pieces of proud military history and tradition have become popular collector’s pieces. Order your Challenge Coin today.
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