"A challenge coin is a small coin or medallion (usually military) bearing an organization's insignia or emblem and is carried by the organization's members. They are given to prove membership when challenged and to enhance morale."
Challenge Coin History:
The origins of the challenge coin can be debated, since many organizations and services claim to have created the tradition. One possible origin is that it began in the U.S. Army Air Service. During World War I, the army created flying squadrons which were manned with volunteer pilots. One of these pilots presented his squadron with small, solid bronzed medallions as mementos of their service together.
I came across these coins while going through his things. He told me in one of his phone calls that he received quite a few more coins already during this deployment. I think they are great. Our guys need a lot of encouragement and morale boosting while out there. Perhaps one day we will frame all of his challenge coins or get a display box for them.
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