**LOOK** Military Coin From Central Command in Tampa Florida!!! COIN AND MILITARY COLLECTORS LOOK!!!

Once again, I left out an important tidbit. I am no expert on alloy/metal, anything that has to do with the physical science world, lol. But if I had to guess, this is made out of brass. Thank you all!!

Aug 20th, 2011 at 3:01:39 PM PDT by

The tradition of a challenge is the most common way to ensure that members are carrying their unit's coin. The rules of a challenge are not always formalized for a unit, and may vary between organizations. The challenge only applies to those members that have been given a coin formally by their unit. This may lead to some controversy when challenges are initiated between members of different organizations and is not recommended. The tradition of the coin challenge is meant to be a source of morale in a unit, and forcing the challenge can cause a reverse effect.

The challenge, which can be made at any time, begins with the challenger drawing his/her coin, and slapping or placing the coin on the table or bar. In noisy environments, continuously rapping the challenge coin on a surface may initiate the challenge. (Accidentally dropping a challenge coin is considered to be a deliberate challenge to all present.) Everyone being challenged must immediately produce the coin for their organization and anyone failing to do so must buy a round of drinks for the challenger and everyone else who has their challenge coin. However, should everyone challenged be able to produce their coin, the challenger must buy a round of drinks for the group.

While most holders of challenge coins usually carry them in their pockets or in some other readily accessible place on their persons, most versions of the rules permit a challenged person "a step and a reach" (particularly useful if one is challenged in the shower, a tradition in the Navy).

Variants of the rules include the following. If you are able to steal a challenge coin, everyone in the group must buy you a drink. During a challenge, everyone in the group must buy you a drink if you are the holder of the highest ranking coin. Some units provide strict time limits to respond to a challenge.

They are generally given out to members of units, but are also given out as awards and in appreciation for special service.

Aug 22nd, 2011 at 4:41:11 PM PDT by

Wow, great info sir! Thank you so much. That is some pretty neat stuff!

Aug 22nd, 2011 at 5:10:37 PM PDT by

watching and fanned and just let me say to any current or former military that see this , Thank You so much for your dedication and service to this country and to all of us here at home... I know alot of people anymore don't seem to honor or even accept that we need the military but just want you all to know there are still alot of us who have the utmost respect for you all and for the sacrifices you make everyday... from the bottom of my heart, thanks

Aug 25th, 2011 at 7:38:40 AM PDT by

Thank you for your kind words Tim, and when i listed this, I was truly hoping this would go to someone in the military. The woman that gave this to me, my aunt, has been a career military woman, and has sacrificed for this country for thirty plus years. I truly hope the person that gets this is either in the military, was in the military, or has that same respect you speak of. It truly is a neat coin, but the people who made it possible are soooo much better

Aug 25th, 2011 at 2:22:11 PM PDT by

This looks cool!!
i told all my friends about it.
and i will to do it again before your auction ends.
thanks
sacxtod

Aug 21st, 2011 at 4:42:46 PM PDT by

Thank you!!! I really appreciate it!!! Like I said, may not be rare, but it is definitely very neat!!!

Todd

Aug 21st, 2011 at 6:15:19 PM PDT by

This is a bronze Challenge Coin

U.S. Central Command • 1 3/4 inch (44mm) round • Bronze Antique with Enamel

They finally decided on calling Central Command USCENTCOM, after changing it several times.

Aug 22nd, 2011 at 7:28:28 AM PDT by

Thank you so much for the info Mr. Mills. What are they given out for? I mean i see that you say "bravery challenge" but are they given out to soldiers for such acts? All the information is great!

Aug 22nd, 2011 at 1:57:01 PM PDT by

Oh, you didnt say bravery, lol, im half asleep...so what does "challenge" coin mean?

Aug 22nd, 2011 at 1:58:22 PM PDT by

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Aug 23rd, 2011 at 11:44:00 AM PDT by

Oh Yeah, I am watching and fanned you.

Aug 23rd, 2011 at 11:44:46 AM PDT by

Hope you're ok Rozarie!!! I would much rather it go to someone that appreciates it. I LOVE history, I really do, but I would rather have books, news clippings, stuff like that. Coinage just isn't my thing. But all the info he shared with me, does make you think about it!!!

Aug 23rd, 2011 at 4:06:55 PM PDT by

Ahh! I collect these challenge coins! I have two of my own. They are much cooler when you earn them like I did, but this one is waayy cool!

Aug 24th, 2011 at 5:22:01 PM PDT by

I am sure that yours mean a lot more breebear, lol. And you worked harder than I did. But this one is from a top dog, that is for sure. Good luck if you are bidding!!! A

Aug 24th, 2011 at 6:05:24 PM PDT by

*And thank you for your service!!!

Aug 24th, 2011 at 6:06:28 PM PDT by

Keep bidding people, this is a coin more than likely from 4 star general Tommy Franks!!

Aug 27th, 2011 at 4:51:07 AM PDT by

If you look at the Eagle side you will see 4 stars on the Shield, according to my information sources that indicates a 4 star General.

Aug 27th, 2011 at 2:50:14 PM PDT by

FREE: **LOOK** Military Coin From Central Command in Tampa Florida!!! COIN AND MILITARY COLLECTORS LOOK!!!

FREE: LOOK Military Coin From Central Command in Tampa Florida!!! COIN AND MILITARY COLLECTORS LOOK!!!