For those who serve their country, a navy seal challenge coin is a prized possession. The meaning that the coins stand for is clear to those who are a part of the Navy and every other branch of the military. There are millions of challenge coins today and many are used to show the pride [...]
If collecting challenge coins is one of your hobbies, you will realize the great significance these coins have for the armed services. USAF challenge coins are said to be the first to make an appearance in the world of challenge coins. The legend says they first appeared in World War I although there is a [...]
The Coast Guard is no exception to any other branch of the armed services who serve this country. Their motto “Semper Paratus” meaning “Always Ready” describes the willingness of this branch of the United States Armed Forces to do what needs to be done. They are the only military branch that has a maritime law, [...]
One of the things that many people associate with the Special Forces is the Green Beret they wear. However, there are other traditions that may not be as well known as they should. One of these is the Special Forces coins that are prevalent among the elite units. The coins are carried as a way [...]
USMC challenge coins are displayed in offices and homes to show the pride of the owner. The typical owner may have several of the coins and display them in a case hanging on the wall or one that sits on a table or desk. Many of the coins are plain with no ornate markings, while [...]
When you are looking for a challenge coin display, you will want to take a few things into consideration. The amount of coins you are planning to display is one. Are you going to be adding to the collection? If so, a bigger display is going to be necessary. One that is just big enough [...]
Challenge coins are made for all branches of the military as well as other organizations. They are used by the Navy, Army, Air Force, and the Marines and Coast Guard. Since its origination, these coins have been used in many ways. There is a belief that challenge coins originated during World War I with the [...]
Once reserved for the military, the challenge coin today is being given in private sectors as well. The tradition has gone from the military to government agencies and on to private corporations. In the 1980s a federal law allowed the design of awards for government employees to use a wider range of choices. This has [...]
Acquiring a challenge coin is certainly a special event. Challenge coins are essentially a celebration of one’s affiliation with an elite group. One who has served in the military will receive a challenge coin as a means of honoring their membership is such an amazing group of professionals. The origins of the challenge coin centered [...]
Challenge coins are used in a variety of capacities. They may be used in the military, business organizations, colleges, police departments and fire departments to name a few. The challenge coin is basically a symbol of honor for the services provided by a person, an association or an organization. Thought to have originated in the [...]
Available in a wide variety of metals and designs, first responder coins are one of the best ways to show the appreciation for those who take on the responsibility of being on call any time or day or night. The first responder may be in the medical profession, the firefighting profession or the ambulance driver. [...]
Representing the many strengths of the Navy, the proud men and women who serve will know what the navy challenge coin means and the honor of carrying one. As a way of saying that the sacrifices made by the members of the Navy do not go unnoticed, the challenge coin is a reminder. Each branch [...]
It makes no difference if you are active duty at the present or are retired from the Marine Corps. Every person who serves their country deserves the utmost respect that we have to give. This is a sacrifice of time away from their loved ones and home. In the heat of battle or the support [...]
When joining the armed services one of the first things you will most likely hear about are the honor coins. There are different coins for different branches of the service. The Marine Corps coin is one that is an example of these coins. There are coins for each division in the Marine Corp. The 1st [...]
On the evening of September 10, 2006, four teenagers from the Commonweath Challenge Academy led more than 15,000 walkers in a memorial walk to remember the victims of the September 11th terrorist attacks. The walk was from the Washington Monument to the Pentagon. During the walk other cadets formed an honorary guard around those families [...]
The honor coin or Medal of Honor coin as they are sometimes called is a coin of integrity. The possession of this coin when presented by the military is a coin which indicates the owner is a firm believer in principles and high morale standards. Being a person of honor is one of the highest [...]
Coin collecting has been around for many years. You might have started collecting coins when you were younger at the encouragement of your parents, you might still have a dusty book of them somewhere too. There are many types of coins to collect, you can start with your birth year and collect a coin for [...]
Challenge coins are available for all branches of the military, police forces all over the country, and many other organizations. The commemorative aspect of giving the coin exists for many reasons – for services provided or for membership for a period of time. The coins can be for many years of loyal service to a [...]
A challenge coin, no matter what type it is – a law enforcement challenge coin or another type – is to show the dedication and pride of the carrier of the coin. The first challenge coins are said to have shown up around World War I. The U.S. Army Air Service pilots were adventurous types [...]
The tradition of the military coin is one of considerable question. Most people will give the credit to the United States Army Air Service which is another name for what is now the United States Air Force. Although most non-military do not know the story of the military coin, the men and women who serve [...]