Challenge Coin
Photo credit: Michael Hnatov
Accession Number: T.2014.12.4
Dimensions: 0.125 in X 1.5625 in
Dimensions (Metric): 0.3175 cm X 3.96875 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 0.3175 cm X 3.96875 cm
Credit Line: Collection 9/11 Memorial Museum, Memorial Tribute Archive
Description
1st Ranger Battalion challenge coin made of engraved steel with gold-colored coating. The coin features the Ranger shield on the front in color, with text that reads: "1ST RANGER BB | AFGHANISTAN – IRAQ – GRENADA – PANAMA | MYTKYINA – MESSINA – OMAHA BEACH | KOREA – VIETNAM | MERRILL'S MARAUDERS." The back of the coin is engraved "Rangers Lead the Way" with the serial number 1701 and a place for the owner to engrave their name.
1st Ranger Battalion challenge coin made of engraved steel with gold-colored coating. The coin features the Ranger shield on the front in color, with text that reads: "1ST RANGER BB | AFGHANISTAN – IRAQ – GRENADA – PANAMA | MYTKYINA – MESSINA – OMAHA BEACH | KOREA – VIETNAM | MERRILL'S MARAUDERS." The back of the coin is engraved "Rangers Lead the Way" with the serial number 1701 and a place for the owner to engrave their name.
Historical Notes
This coin was left on the 9/11 Memorial, exact date and location unknown.
This coin was left on the 9/11 Memorial, exact date and location unknown.
