Rare JSOC Delta Force CAG Tier 1 SMU Challenge Coin

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The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Career Commendation Medal is an example of a popular yet rare challenge coin. There are many different designs for a military medal of honor. Generally, these coins are also easy to identify, but you must be aware of the many counterfeits.

As you can tell by the name, this beautiful token was awarded to CIA employees who demonstrated exemplary service.

A Brief History of Challenge Coins

Created in the shape of a skull, it symbolizes the often dangerous job of Army and Marine Corps members. At the top around the skull are the words “Trample the weak, Hurdle the dead.”

As with any coin, rarity is the most important factor in a challenge coin’s value. Rare challenge coins are not available to buy all the time, and this scarcity increases demand for the item and drives up the price.

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Challenge coins were also used as rewards and identification during the Korean War and Vietnam Wars. Today, these coins are issued by presidents, organizations, law enforcement departments, and other military branches.

Few challenge coins convey a message as aggressive as the one issued by the 173 rd Airborne Brigade. The coin shows the Delta Force logo, a sword with a yellow lighting triangle on the front. The reverse side has several designs depending on the rank of the recipient. However, they all have the text “America’s Finest” and “Oppressors Beware” on this side. Naval Special Warfare Development Group DEVGRU SEAL Team 6 Gold Squadron

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The 17 th Infantry Regiment is one of the most valuable challenge coins. William “Buffalo Bill” Quinn, the commander of the Infantry Regiment, commissioned the creation of a coin with which he could identify members of his regiment during the Korean War. Team members used the name Buffalo Bill on radio calls to refer to their commander, Quinn. This challenge token showcases a buffalo and the year 1812 on the obverse, representing the first time the 17 th Infantry Regiment went into action in a war. U.S. presidents are known to issue challenge coins to members of the public who’ve made tremendous achievements in all areas of their lives. It is obviously a great honor to receive such a token, making these coins highly sought after among collectors.