Custom Challenge Coins (Shopping - Other Shopping Ads)

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Custom Challenge Coins
The story of how challenge coins came to be is up for debate. One common theory centers on an American lieutenant during WWI, who handed out bronze coins to his men before they went off to battle. One of those coin holders, a pilot, was captured by Germans and then later escaped, only to be detained by French forces. To prove he was an American—an ally of France—the pilot presented his challenge coin to his captors. They recognized the squadron insignia on the coin, which confirmed the pilot's identity and ultimately saved his life. He was even given a bottle of wine as an apology.
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Target State: Florida Target City : All Cities Last Update : Oct 09, 2023 3:35 AM Number of Views: 58	Item Owner : Sunset Pins and Coins Contact Email: Contact Phone: (None)

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