Proud Kraut Posted November 22, 2021 #76 Posted November 22, 2021 For those who served "over here" with the Pathfinders. Some 8th InfDiv coins I once found in Bad Kreuznach.
Boy Howdy Posted January 16, 2022 #77 Posted January 16, 2022 Here's 2 from the 20th SOS. The Green Hornets. These came from a grouping that belonged to USAF Major General Bruce L Fister. (RET) He retired in 1996 so they are at least that old. Former CO of the 20th SOS.
digi-shots Posted January 21, 2022 #78 Posted January 21, 2022 I don’t really collect these but do have a couple… here’s one that I’m not familiar with. There’s one on ebay now with what seems like a ridiculous price. Any thoughts on this one.. it’s numbered if that's any help, no idea of how many were struck. Thanks!
Boy Howdy Posted January 21, 2022 #79 Posted January 21, 2022 digi-shots-I have a friend who was active in the USSF in that time period. He used to talk about going to Africa. I will see him this Sunday and ask if he is familiar with FLINT LOCK. Mean while, here are two more Special challenge coins.
e19 Posted January 23, 2022 #80 Posted January 23, 2022 On 1/21/2022 at 10:47 AM, digi-shots said: I don’t really collect these but do have a couple… here’s one that I’m not familiar with. There’s one on ebay now with what seems like a ridiculous price. Any thoughts on this one.. it’s numbered if that's any help, no idea of how many were struck. Thanks! In 1990 Op Flintlock was a training exercise held in Europe. https://sofrep.com/news/58701flintlock/
digi-shots Posted January 23, 2022 #81 Posted January 23, 2022 Thanks for the Flintlock link. Here’s another one that came from a brown water navy veteran that is Army related
Boy Howdy Posted January 30, 2022 #82 Posted January 30, 2022 Hello to all. Still dealing with the aftermath of the recent East Coast snow storm/blizzard/nor'easter. Just obtained this beauty and awaiting it's arrival. I was wondering if there is any way to date challenge coins? This one is marked (c)JLR (c) DKP on the front and is numbered 0124 on edge. Probably not but I thought I would give it a try.
e19 Posted January 30, 2022 #83 Posted January 30, 2022 Is that a telephone number to the right of the base on Miss Liberty?
Boy Howdy Posted January 30, 2022 #84 Posted January 30, 2022 Yes it is. Another DKP coin I have has the DKP, serial number, and phone number on the edge. 2 hours ago, e19 said: Is that a telephone number to the right of the base on Miss Liberty?
e19 Posted January 30, 2022 #85 Posted January 30, 2022 Don Knox Phillips https://www.whitepages.com/phone/1-601-833-6891 Phillips Military Surplus https://www.chamberofcommerce.com/united-states/mississippi/brookhaven/sporting-goods/3799160-phillips-military-surplus
Boy Howdy Posted January 31, 2022 #86 Posted January 31, 2022 20 hours ago, e19 said: Don Knox Phillips https://www.whitepages.com/phone/1-601-833-6891 Phillips Military Surplus https://www.chamberofcommerce.com/united-states/mississippi/brookhaven/sporting-goods/3799160-phillips-military-surplus Thanks e19. Here's another coin: From what information I could find these were foreign nationals, mostly former Columbian soldiers, recruited by Erik Prince. Prince was hired by the crown prince of Abu Dhabi circa 2010.
Boy Howdy Posted January 31, 2022 #87 Posted January 31, 2022 On 1/30/2022 at 11:21 AM, Boy Howdy said: Hello to all. Still dealing with the aftermath of the recent East Coast snow storm/blizzard/nor'easter. Just obtained this beauty and awaiting it's arrival. I was wondering if there is any way to date challenge coins? This one is marked (c)JLR (c) DKP on the front and is numbered 0124 on edge. Probably not but I thought I would give it a try. Research update. According to this website about 173rd Airborne Brigade Challenge coins, http://www.173rdairborne.com/coins.htm ,this coin was available at the 82nd Airborne museum in the early 1980's. A good website for 173rd coins.
BEAT_NAVY Posted February 1, 2022 #88 Posted February 1, 2022 Is this only for old challenge coins or can I post a new one?
Boy Howdy Posted February 1, 2022 #89 Posted February 1, 2022 1 hour ago, BEAT_NAVY said: Is this only for old challenge coins or can I post a new one? IMHO I don't see why not.....
BEAT_NAVY Posted February 7, 2022 #90 Posted February 7, 2022 Challenge coin from the current superintendent of West Point.
Boy Howdy Posted February 10, 2022 #91 Posted February 10, 2022 A couple early 82nd AB coins (1981 ) and 2 Spanish language 3rd Battalion., 7th SF Group coins.
Boy Howdy Posted February 12, 2022 #92 Posted February 12, 2022 This appears to be a Navy challenge coin from 1968. Not in hand yet but when it is I will check the edge for makers marks and / or numbers.
Boy Howdy Posted February 12, 2022 #93 Posted February 12, 2022 And a 1982 DKP coin for the 1rst Cavalry Division.
Boy Howdy Posted February 13, 2022 #96 Posted February 13, 2022 4th Squadron, 17th Air Cavalry. Part of Task Force 118. Operation Prime Chance. Army Gunships flying off of Navy barges at night .
Boy Howdy Posted February 14, 2022 #97 Posted February 14, 2022 US ARMY QUARTERMASTER AIRBORNE From the looks of this coin I am guessing it has some age to it.
Boy Howdy Posted February 14, 2022 #99 Posted February 14, 2022 I actually prefer them to have some miles on them. And I would never think to clean them, either.
TGAZ Posted February 15, 2022 #100 Posted February 15, 2022 1 hour ago, Boy Howdy said: I actually prefer them to have some miles on them. And I would never think to clean them, either. Here's mine...will this do? Never caught without it, but always somehow still found a way to drink with it. 1995-1997
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