USS Spruance DG 111 – Launch the Attack

Posted on May 22, 2011 by militaryone 1 Comment
One of the latest and greatly designed U.S. Navy coins is the USS Spruance DDG 111. It is a 1.75″ challenge coin designed basically for the personnel and was named after one of the greatest admirals in the U.S. Navy in the whole of the American history, Raymond Ames Spruance. The coin shows off an antique brass with raised painted design on one side with the ship’s coats of arms and with the crew’s motto
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USS Nimitz (CVN-68) – “Old Salt” Challenge Coin

Posted on May 22, 2011 by militaryone 1 Comment
There are many USS Nimitz challenge coins found on sale on eBay but one great design which you can find is available on a limited edition and is exclusively minted for U.S. Challenge Coins only. Another variety of USS Nimitz challenge coins is all found on display at the Mall of Coins. The USS Reagan (CVN-76) challenge coin is a Nimitz class super carrier named after the 40th president of the United States. This 2
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USS Barb (SS-220) Challenge Coin – The Barbus

Posted on May 22, 2011 by militaryone Leave a comment
The United States Navy USS Barb (SS-220) is the first ship that was named after the ray – finned fish barbus that is found on their insignia and represents the submarine’s ability to hunt and sink enemy ships. The Barb was launched on April 2, 1942 and was commissioned on July 8, 1942 under the command of Lieutenant Commander John R. Waterman. The USS Barb was able to complete a twelve war patrol from the time
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USS Constitution Challenge Coin – “Old Ironsides”

Posted on May 22, 2011 by militaryone Leave a comment
USS Constitution is the world’s oldest commissioned floating naval vessel. It was named after the Constitution of the United States of America by George Washington. It is most famous for its actions during the War of 1812 against Great Britain. It earned the nickname “Old Ironsides” during the Battle of Guerriere. It had been saved from scrapping because of its repeated public adoration. The USS Con
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VBSS Challenge Coin – History Never Sleeps

Posted on May 22, 2011 by militaryone Leave a comment
One of the oddest shaped challenge coins that you will find interesting is the 1.85″ x 2″ designed for the U.S Navy VBSS team challenge coin. This antique nickel coin has a 3D detail on one side with raised and painted details on the reverse side. It has no special edging or epoxy and once again U.S. Challenge Coins came up with another limited rarely designed challenge coin for U.S. Navy coin fanatics.
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