Boosting moral with Navy and Army Challenge coins

Posted by arun on October 23rd, 2014

A small coin or a medal engraved with department or unit emblem is known as Challenge coin. The prestigious Challenge coin represents the member of the particular unit, his courage; bravery and commitment to safe guard the nations. This system of presenting Challenge coin started in the time of First World War, the brave US pilot saved his life with the help of his unit medal and to cross the enemy border. Since from their challenge coins are in place, for the soldier’s outstanding performances and sacrifices they are awarded. Some times even the individual family members will also be rewarded by challenge coins. On national festivals and special occasions commando officers will award these coins to the soldiers with hand shook as a token of thanks and appreciation.

Challenge coins comes in different size, shape and dimension, made up of core metals such as copper, bronze, platinum, aluminium, silver and gold. Some time respected unit quote will also be engraved. All the armed force branches will have their Challenge coin representing their own unit. Below are the different type of Challenge coins exists:-

•Army Challenge coin
•Military Challenge coin
•Navy Challenge coin
•Marine Challenge coin
•Coast guard Challenge coin
•Fire fighter Challenge coin
•Police Challenge coin
•Law enforcement Challenge coin
•Custom Challenge coin

Army Challenge Coin

•Army Challenge coins are awarded to the soldiers for their loyalty, in order to boost the energy and to enhance the team spirit.
•Army Challenge coins not only represents respect, appreciation and the class of distinction, but also a strong connection and emotional attachment will also be carried with that.
•Both the brave men and women receive these challenge coin for their dedication, hard work and efforts.

Navy Challenge Coins

•In Navy department the sacrifices made by the members of the unit will be memorised as a reminder these Navy Challenge coins will be awarded.
•Nickel is the choice of metal to design Navy Challenge coins
•Some times if it is a special occasion or success of any mission, to honour the soldier, respective ship for which soldier will be working for, those ship image will be engraved on the Navy Challenge coins
•To praise the dedication and commitment towards the work, Navy commander will award these coins to the brave men and women of this department.

Awarding the challenge coins is the only way to honour and respect our soldiers and these coins cannot be replaced by any of the gifts or prizes.