BRAZILIAN CHERRY CHALLENGE COIN DISPLAY 40 COIN

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You are viewing an auction for a beautiful hand-crafted Desk-style Military Challenge Coin Holder / Display. *FREE SHIPPING * TO U.S. LOCATIONS and APO/FPO addresses My displays make a wonderful gift for any Active / Retired Military member, Law Enforcement Officer / Official, Firefighter, Government Employee / Official. They make an ideal gift presentation during retirements, transfers, homecomings, or as a special recognition for achievement gift. Constructed with premium quality Brazilian Cherry hard wood for durability It has been finished with three coats of clear UV protective gloss finish which brings out the beautiful grains and color of the wood. It measures approx. 15 X 7 inches T are eight rows for you coins. It holds approx. 40 PLUS coins depending on the size of the coins. T are eight slots that are approx 1/4 inch deep for fitting almost any coin you have. Free Shipping to US locations and APO/FPO addresses.... PROUDLY MADE IN THE USA BY A 24 YEAR MILITARY VETERAN.... Check out my feedback ....Over 16 years of quality craftsmanship and experience, and over 5 years of quality products delivered through e ba Y to Thousands of valued customers. ..and much thanks for the many, many return customers. Thanks again to all of you, and happy shopping! Check out my other auctions for Coin Holders and Displays Great prices and one of a kind designs....I will custom build a coin display just for you, please email with your idea or request and i will get right back to you with a quote. Wall mounted display, desk and mantel display's, shelf type, 360 degree display's, glass door fronts, mirrored backgrounds, pentagon shaped, pyramid shaped, coin display with a shadow box.... I also custom build Veterans Flag Display's, Shadow Box Display's...My one of a kind design is awesome and VERY beautiful...Heirloom Quality...you won't want to put this display in the attic or hide it out of the way.. History of the Challenge Coin World War I During World War I, 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 carrying the squadron emblem for every member of his squadron. He himself carried his medallion in small leather pouch around his neck.Shortly after acquiring the medallions, the pilot's aircraft was severely damaged by ground fire. He was force 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 and reached the front lines. With great difficulty, he crossed no-man's land. Eventually, he stumbled onto a French outpost. Unfortunately, the French in this sector had been plagued by saboteurs. They sometimes masqueraded as civilians and wore civilian clothes. Not recognizing the young pilot's American accent, the French thought him a saboteur and made ready to execute him. Just in time, he remembered his leather pouch containing the medallion. He showed the medallion to his would-be executioners. His French captors recognized the squadron insignia on the medallion and delayed 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 a tradition to ensure that all members carried their medallion or coin at all times. This was accomplished through a challenge in the following manner: a challenger would ask to see the coin. If the challenged could not produce his coin, he was required to buy a drink of choice for the member who ... read more

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