Boy Howdy Posted August 17, 2022 Share #176 Posted August 17, 2022 Just given to me today by my oldest friend . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AASLT Posted September 2, 2022 Share #177 Posted September 2, 2022 On 3/15/2022 at 2:39 PM, Boy Howdy said: Bought this from forum member CHASEUSA11B. It is pewter colored and non magnetic. Any of you Jump Masters familiar with this coin? Given upon graduation? Thanks in advance. Pardon my ignorance of Airborne history, but why is there a U in Airborne above? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AASLT Posted September 2, 2022 Share #178 Posted September 2, 2022 1/506th OEF VIII (Afghanistan) it’s a huge, heavy coin at 3” 4th Brigade Coin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boy Howdy Posted September 2, 2022 Share #179 Posted September 2, 2022 5 hours ago, AASLT said: Pardon my ignorance of Airborne history, but why is there a U in Airborne above? I never noticed that before. Maybe it was made in Europe? Thanks for pointing that out AASLT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spathologist Posted September 30, 2022 Share #180 Posted September 30, 2022 I usually gave any coins I received away to other members of the team or crew, but I did keep some that had personal meaning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted October 3, 2022 Share #181 Posted October 3, 2022 603rd Air and Space Operations Center (now: Air Operation Center) Ramstein, Germany. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basic Rifleman Posted January 24, 2023 Share #182 Posted January 24, 2023 On 5/11/2022 at 8:28 PM, rtd_sf_eng said: There are marks before the word "STERLING" but I have not been able to figure what they stand for. The "r" before Sterling is a Robbins Co. makers mark. Robbins made coins in the late 1960's and early 70's in Sterling most notable for NASA that were flown in space and now sell for a substantial amount of money. On a side note, 10th 7FG also made a coin made by Robbins around the same time as the 7th and bears the same Robbins and Sterling marks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtd_sf_eng Posted January 24, 2023 Share #183 Posted January 24, 2023 That's good information to know. Now I'll keep a lookout for the coin. My first coin was from the 10th after I got there in July 1972. Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gbro Posted January 31, 2023 Share #184 Posted January 31, 2023 I didn't even know this Coin existed! I received it from another Brother who was into the annual Reunion at Ft. Benning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VNAMVET70 Posted January 31, 2023 Share #185 Posted January 31, 2023 Gbro, Love the design of the NCO canidate course challenge coin you posted. Never seen it before. In 1969, I was in Basic Training at Ft. Benning. Then, went on to Ft. Sill (AIT). Later, Vietnam. The challenge coins I posted are part of my shadow box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gbro Posted February 2, 2023 Share #186 Posted February 2, 2023 VNAMVET70, Have you posted an image of your Shadow Box? I don't really know what I will do with my new Challenge Coin but I did use it when I sent a Thank You to the Brother Veteran and did a pencil coin tracing on the letter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gbro Posted February 2, 2023 Share #187 Posted February 2, 2023 I forgot I have a Navy coin. My Father was Navy but I bought this from a Co-workers hungery for a Pizza. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VNAMVET70 Posted February 2, 2023 Share #188 Posted February 2, 2023 7 hours ago, Gbro said: VNAMVET70, Have you posted an image of your Shadow Box? I don't really know what I will do with my new Challenge Coin but I did use it when I sent a Thank You to the Brother Veteran and did a pencil coin tracing on the letter. No. I have not posted an image of my shadow box because there are several items with my name on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-40Warhawk Posted February 13, 2023 Share #189 Posted February 13, 2023 Two challenge coins from 1/11th ACR, the reverse depicts their role as an OPFOR regiment. The one on the left is about 1.5" and the one on the right about 2". I've had them for about 20 years, so I know they are that old! 😄 I think the one on the left is older, probably from the mid-1990s, and I think the one on the right is from 1999-2002. The detail is pretty impressive on the smaller one! Unfortunately the front of the 1.5" one has some enamel chipped out and missing from the crest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEAT_NAVY Posted May 7, 2023 Share #190 Posted May 7, 2023 72nd anniversary of D-Day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gbro Posted May 30, 2023 Share #191 Posted May 30, 2023 I picked up a few more and then remembered I received one from the State of MN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gbro Posted May 30, 2023 Share #192 Posted May 30, 2023 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEAT_NAVY Posted June 6, 2023 Share #193 Posted June 6, 2023 On 5/30/2023 at 11:08 AM, Gbro said: Very nice coins! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triplecanopy Posted June 14, 2023 Share #194 Posted June 14, 2023 This is the challenge coin from Lima Company 75th Infantry (RANGERS) 101st Airborne Division (Airmobile). Coin was made after Vietnam to honor all those who served in that unit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triplecanopy Posted June 14, 2023 Share #195 Posted June 14, 2023 This coin was presented to honor service as a Long Range Reconnaissance Patrol (LRRP) Member. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triplecanopy Posted June 14, 2023 Share #196 Posted June 14, 2023 Two older 101st Airborne Division coins. The one on the right was previously shown, but the one on the left is pre-Vietnam circa 1965 I believe. Note that the "Vietnam" banner is missing from the patch side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triplecanopy Posted June 14, 2023 Share #197 Posted June 14, 2023 This is the coin of the 2nd Squadron 17th Air Cavalry 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault). This unit BTW was the Division Recon Force during Vietnam. L Co Rangers was once part of this organization. A great combat team! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triplecanopy Posted June 14, 2023 Share #198 Posted June 14, 2023 These are 1979 era 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne) coins. These have the Vietnam era flash on the beret and on the flip side. That is also the current flash since the all black one was replaced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triplecanopy Posted June 14, 2023 Share #199 Posted June 14, 2023 This is the 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne) coin from the 1986-1990 time frame. I don't know if this design is still in use. 1st SFG(A)(-) is located at Fort Lewis, Washington. At that time 1st Group Headquarters and 2nd & 3rd Battalions were stationed there. I believe that they have added another battalion since. 1st SFG(A) Battalion was located on Okinawa in Japan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triplecanopy Posted June 14, 2023 Share #200 Posted June 14, 2023 Here is the 1st Battalion 1st SFG(A) coin from the 1986-1990 era. I don't know if this design is still being used. 1st SF Battalion is located in Okinawa, Japan. The "First in Asia" is emblazoned on a TORII which is a welcome gate you often see in Japan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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