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U.S. Armed Forces Antique-Finished Metal Challenge Coins Adorned With Raised Relief Military Imagery – When peace was threatened, American heroes answered! Introducing a collection of U.S. Armed Forces challenge coins saluting the highly skilled military, cutting-edge combat machines and advance strategies employed during Desert Shield and Desert Storm. While no one is truly certain of the origin of challenge coins, every conflict has produced an intricate story of this tradition’s origins. But whether it began with the Roman Legions, WWI aviators, plots to foil spying in WWII or post Korean-conflict, there’s no doubt these distinctive coin collectibles have become highly sought after. Now, we’ve enlisted them to commemorate the key events of Desert Shield and Desert Storm in the U.S. Armed Forces Commemorative Challenge Coin Collection, a limited edition only from The Bradford Exchange. Your collection begins with Issue One, Gulf War. Soon your collection will continue with Issue Two and additional U.S. Armed Forces challenge coins, each a separate issue to follow.Each military challenge coin in this collection is masterfully crafted of solid metal with intricate raised-relief details, colorful hand enameling and an antiqued finish. Showcased on the fronts of these sharp-looking two-inch “canvases” are depictions of pivotal moments, like the Gulf War, encircled by the event’s name, dates and “DESERT SHIELD DESERT STORM”, while the backs boast the collection title with a shield, eagle and lightning bolt to symbolize the speed, precision and strength of U.S. forces during both operations. Accurate and authentic research backs each unique coin collectible, promising no shortcuts or compromises on quality. Plus, we are a proud financial supporter of the families of wounded veterans, POWs, and service members reported missing in action thanks to customers who encourage us to do so. Sure to be coveted by military enthusiasts, history buffs and coin collectors, thi
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