Like so many other aspects of military tradition, the origins of the challenge coin are a matter of much debate with little supporting evidence. While many organizations and services claim to have been the originators of the challenge coin, the most commonly held view is that the tradition began in the UNITED STATES ARMY SERVICE (a forerunner of the current UNITED STATES AIR FORCE).
It became a tradition for all members to carry their coin at all times. To ensure compliance, the pilots would challenge each other to produce the coin. If the challenged couldn’t produce the coin, he was required to buy a drink of choice for the challenger; if the challenged could produce the coin, the challenger would purchase the drink.
GREAT NOVELTY ITEM AND COLLECTIBLE
KEEP ONE AND GIVE THE OTHER TO A FRIEND
quarter is recent mintage,in excellent condition and not damaged
Buyer pays $3.95 shipping and handling
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