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For those who served "over here" with the Pathfinders. Some 8th InfDiv coins I once found in Bad Kreuznach.

 

 

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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!

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In 1990 Op Flintlock was a training exercise held in Europe.

https://sofrep.com/news/58701flintlock/

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Thanks for the Flintlock link.

 

Here’s another one that came from a brown water navy veteran that is Army related

 

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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.

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Is that a telephone number to the right of the base on Miss Liberty?

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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?

 

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20 hours ago, e19 said:

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.

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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.

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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.

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Is this only for old challenge coins or can I post a new one?

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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.....

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Challenge coin from the current superintendent of West Point.

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A couple early 82nd AB coins (1981 )

and 2 Spanish language 3rd Battalion., 7th SF Group coins.

 

 

 

 

 

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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.

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And a 1982 DKP coin for the 1rst Cavalry Division.

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4th Squadron, 17th Air Cavalry.

Part of Task Force 118. Operation Prime Chance.

Army Gunships flying off of Navy barges at night .

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US ARMY QUARTERMASTER AIRBORNE

From the looks of this coin I am guessing it has some age to it.

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I actually prefer them to have some miles on them.

And I would never think to clean them, either.

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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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