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      HISTORY OF THE CHALLENGE COIN

      During World War 1, American volunteers from all parts of the country filled the newly formed flying squadrons. Some were wealthy scions attending colleges such as Yale and Harvard who quit in mid-term to join the war. In one squadron, a wealthy lieutenant ordered medallions struck in solid bronze and presented them to his unit. One young pilot placed the medallion in a small leather pouch that he wore about his neck.

      Shortly after acquiring the medallions, the pilots’ aircraft was severely damaged by ground fire. He was forced to land behind enemy lines and was immediately captured by a German patrol. In order to discourage his escape, the Germans took all of his personal identification except for the small leather pouch around his neck. In the meantime, he was taken to a small French town near the front. Taking advantage of a bombardment that night, he escaped. However, he was without personal identification.

      He succeeded in avoiding German patrols by donning civilian attire and reached the front lines. With great difficulty, he crossed no-man's land. Eventually, he stumbled onto a French outpost. Unfortunately, saboteurs had plagued the French in the sector. They sometimes masqueraded as civilians and wore civilian clothes. Not recognizing the young pilot's American accent, the French thought him to be a saboteur and made ready to execute him. He had no identification to prove his allegiance, but he did have his leather pouch containing the medallion. He showed the medallion to his would- be executioners and one of his French captors recognized the squadron insignia on the medallion. They delayed his execution long enough for him to confirm his identity. Instead of shooting him they gave him a bottle of wine.

      Back at his squadron, it became tradition to ensure that all members carried their medallion or coin at all times. This was accomplished through challenge in the following manner - a challenger would ask to see the medallion. If the challenged could not produce a medallion, they were required to buy a drink of choice for the member who challenged them. If the challenged member produced a medallion, then the challenging member was required to pay for the drink. This tradition continued on throughout the war and for many years after the war while surviving members of the squadron were still alive.

      Since that time military units, law enforcement and even corporations have struck coins with their symbols as tokens of trust, friendship and alliance.

      custom challenge coin
      * Compass - Pure Copper Challenge Coin - 1 ADVP Ounce
      $14.00 $18.00
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      Light And Truth - Pure Copper Challenge Coin - 1 ADVP Ounce
      $14.00 $18.00
      custom challenge coin
      * All Things Possible - Pure Copper Challenge Coin - 1 ADVP Ounce
      $14.00 $18.00
      custom challenge coin
      Double Eagle Liberty - Pure Copper Challenge Coin - 1 ADVP Ounce
      $9.00 $10.00
      custom challenge coin
      TUIT - Pure Copper Challenge Coin - 1 ADVP Ounce
      $14.00 $18.00
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      Secret Squirrel - Pure Copper Challenge Coin - 1 ADVP Ounce
      $14.00 $18.00
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      Shall Not Be Infringed - Pure Copper Challenge Coin - 1 ADVP Ounce
      $14.00 $18.00
      custom challenge coin
      * Back the Blue - Pure Copper Challenge Coin - 1 ADVP Ounce
      $14.00 $18.00
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      United We Stand - Pure Copper Challenge Coin - 1 ADVP Ounce
      $14.00 $18.00
      custom challenge coin
      USA Flag - Pure Copper Challenge Coin - 1 ADVP Ounce
      $14.00 $18.00
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      Ten Commandments Challenge Coin- Pure Copper Challenge Coin - 1 ADVP Ounce
      $14.00 $18.00
      custom challenge coin
      Explosive Ordnance Disposal - Pure Copper Challenge Coin - 1 ADVP Ounce
      $14.00 $18.00
      custom challenge coin
      * Holy Spirit - Pure Copper Challenge Coin - 1 ADVP Ounce
      $14.00 $18.00
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      EMS - Pure Copper Challenge Coin - 1 ADVP Ounce
      $14.00 $18.00
      custom challenge coin
      * 2nd Amendment- Pure Copper Challenge Coin - 1 ADVP Ounce
      $14.00 $18.00
      custom challenge coin
      Jolly Roger - Pure Copper Challenge Coin - 1 ADVP Ounce
      $14.00 $18.00
      custom challenge coin
      CIA - Pure Copper Challenge Coin - 1 ADVP Ounce
      $14.00 $18.00
      custom challenge coin
      Peacemakers - Pure Copper Challenge Coin - 1 ADVP Ounce
      $14.00 $18.00
      custom challenge coin
      * 9/11 Memorial - Pure Copper Challenge Coin - 1 ADVP Ounce
      $14.00 $18.00
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      US Coat of Arms- Pure Copper Challenge Coin - 1 ADVP Ounce
      $14.00 $18.00
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      We The People - Pure Copper Challenge Coin - 1 ADVP Ounce
      $14.00 $18.00
      custom challenge coin
      Prayer - Pure Copper Challenge Coin - 1 ADVP Ounce
      $14.00 $18.00
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      Land of the Free - Pure Copper Challenge Coin - 1 ADVP Ounce
      $14.00 $18.00
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      Lady Liberty - Pure Copper Challenge Coin - 1 ADVP Ounce
      $14.00 $18.00
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      * Born American- Pure Copper Challenge Coin - 1 ADVP Ounce
      $14.00 $18.00
      custom challenge coin
      Enduring Freedom - Pure Copper Challenge Coin - 1 ADVP Ounce
      $14.00 $18.00
      custom challenge coin
      * America - Pure Copper Challenge Coin - 1 ADVP Ounce
      $14.00 $18.00
      custom challenge coin
      Support Our Troops Challenge Coin- Pure Copper Challenge Coin - 1 ADVP Ounce
      $14.00 $18.00
      custom challenge coin
      Stand For The Pledge - Pure Copper Challenge Coin - 1 ADVP Ounce
      $14.00 $18.00
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      Zombie Response - Pure Copper Challenge Coin - 1 ADVP Ounce
      $14.00 $18.00
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      Peace Through Strength - Pure Copper Challenge Coin - 1 ADVP Ounce
      $14.00 $18.00
      custom challenge coin
      POW MIA - Pure Copper Challenge Coin - 1 ADVP Ounce
      $14.00 $18.00
      custom challenge coin
      Old Glory - Pure Copper Challenge Coin - 1 ADVP Ounce
      $14.00 $18.00
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      Persuasive and Invincible - Pure Copper Challenge Coin - 1 ADVP Ounce
      $14.00 $18.00
      custom challenge coin
      Harden Up Mate - Pure Copper Challenge Coin - 1 ADVP Ounce
      $14.00 $18.00
      custom challenge coin
      Kill Zombies - Pure Copper Challenge Coin - 1 ADVP Ounce
      $14.00 $18.00
      custom challenge coin
      Liberty Bell - Pure Copper Challenge Coin - 1 ADVP Ounce
      $14.00 $18.00
      custom challenge coin
      Eagle - Pure Copper Challenge Coin - 1 ADVP Ounce
      $14.00 $18.00
      custom challenge coin
      Sheep Dog - Pure Copper Challenge Coin - 1 ADVP Ounce
      $14.00 $18.00
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