Challenge Coin
Photo credit: Jin S. Lee
Accession Number: T.2019.1.48
Dimensions: 1.5 in diameter
Dimensions (Metric): 3.81 cm diameter
Dimensions (Metric): 3.81 cm diameter
Credit Line: Collection 9/11 Memorial Museum, Memorial Tribute Archive
Description
Challenge coin for St. Michael the Archangel, the patron saint of law enforcement. The coin depicts Michael slaying a beast with a sword in one hand and the scales of justice in the other hand. "ST. MICHAEL | PATRON SAINT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT" is printed in raised text around the border of the coin. On the back of the coin is a police shield with a bald eagle at the top, flanked by two American flags. The same image of St. Michael is in the center of the shield. Text on the shield reads: "POLICE | OFFICER" and "ST. MICHAEL | PROTECT US."
Challenge coin for St. Michael the Archangel, the patron saint of law enforcement. The coin depicts Michael slaying a beast with a sword in one hand and the scales of justice in the other hand. "ST. MICHAEL | PATRON SAINT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT" is printed in raised text around the border of the coin. On the back of the coin is a police shield with a bald eagle at the top, flanked by two American flags. The same image of St. Michael is in the center of the shield. Text on the shield reads: "POLICE | OFFICER" and "ST. MICHAEL | PROTECT US."
Historical Notes
This tribute was left on the Memorial Plaza on September 11, 2019. Exact location unknown.
This tribute was left on the Memorial Plaza on September 11, 2019. Exact location unknown.
