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Military Challenge Coins
The tradition
of “Challenge Coin” originated during World War I. American volunteers had
formed flying squadrons. Each member of one of these squadrons had a solid
bronze medallion produced by the squadron’s wealthy lieutenant. One member of
this squadron escaped from German captivity and was recaptured by the French.
The French were about to execute the American not knowing he was a friend. But
the squadron medallion worn by the American was recognized by one of the French.
The American flyer’s life was spared.
During & after World War I, a tradition began to ensure that members carried
their coin at all times. This goal was pursued by having a member challenge
another member to show the coin. If the challenged could not show the coin, the
challenged had to buy a drink of choice for the challenger. If the challenged
could show a coin, the challenger had to buy the drink. For many years after
World War I, surviving members kept this tradition alive.
Have fun collecting them.
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All challenge coins code
numbers CC for example CC2239 = Chief Petty Officer
All coins are $9.95 each.
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