What are military coins?

Military coins, as the name suggests, are military challenge coins, military challenge coins, some people may say that they don't even know what "challenge coins" are or how they are used in the modern military. So what are military coins? What is its source? The following is a detailed introduction.

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The source of the challenge coin

The meaning of military coins

The source of the challenge coin

The historical roots of the "challenge coin" can be traced back to the Roman Empire's generals by giving coins to reward soldiers for their achievements. The use in the US military probably originated from World War I. The most well-known story about challenge coins comes from an American fighter pilot who was shot down and landed on hostile German territory during World War I. Before his execution, he showed the executioner the only personal item he was carrying-a challenge coin from his squadron. A French soldier recognized the US military badge on the challenge coin, so they suspended the execution and finally confirmed it. The true identity of the American pilot.

The meaning of military coins

The challenge coin is now a symbol of the American military. For example, the U.S. Air Force Academy held a graduation commemorative challenge coin ceremony for its students upon graduation, and all graduates received a specially made challenge coin. Military coins are not only a sign of the military's collective sense of honor but also welcome and respect. William Clinton, George Bush, Barack Obama, and even the current President Donald Trump have examples of giving challenge coins to guests and diplomats visiting the White House. President Trump also released a new commemorative challenge coin before the 2018 nuclear summit between North Korea and the United States in Singapore. The culture of the challenge coin has expanded to other countries, including Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Some Chinese military departments have also produced similar challenge coins, but it is customary for Chinese people to call them "commemorative coins." The earliest known challenge coin is a simple brass coin, the logo and text are almost indistinguishable today. Today's military challenge coins have evolved from seemingly simple designs to more complex and colorful varieties, which are mainly due to the advancement of manufacturing technology that has been perfected over the years.

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