Challenge Coins - Mystic's Choice of 10 Different

Join in a Long-Standing Tradition of Excellence with Ten Challenge Coins

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.  ...  more

Join in a Long-Standing Tradition of Excellence with Ten Challenge Coins

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. 
Mystic as a variety of Challenge Coins in stock that we’re eager to send to you.  They honor the branches of America’s military and units within those branches.  The subjects of the coins may vary.  The shipment I looked at featured the US Coast Guard and Special Forces.  Army divisions are highlighted, as well as Navy and Air Force squadrons.  Each Challenge Coin depicts the unit’s insignia in bright colors, and many of them are three dimensional.  They all pay tribute to the brave men and women who were part of America’s military.  Clear a place in your collection for these neat Challenge Coins.

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 Coins today.