#20 • Military Challenge Coins
Part of Multi Estate Personal Property Auction (timed auction by Linkous Auction Group)
High bid $90.00
Status: Sold
An extensive and well-curated collection of commemorative and military challenge coins, housed in custom display cases with yellow felt backing and wooden frames. The assortment spans a wide range of themes, including U.S. Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and National Guard units, as well as specific operations such as Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, and Operation Red Dawn. Many coins feature detailed insignias, patriotic symbols, and mottos, with colorful enamel finishes and metallic embossing that highlight their craftsmanship. Included are coins honoring historical figures like Theodore and Franklin D. Roosevelt, as well as commemorative pieces for events such as the September 11 attacks and the Korean and Vietnam Wars. Notable items include a Purple Heart tribute coin, a Korean Service Medal replica, and a rare German 1994 10 Mark silver coin referencing the Hitler assassination attempt. The collection also contains coins with Confederate imagery and Virginia monument dedications, reflecting a broad spectrum of historical and military narratives. This set offers exceptional value for collectors of military memorabilia, historians, or institutions seeking to preserve and display tangible representations of service, sacrifice, and national heritage. Each coin tells a story, and together they form a compelling visual archive of American military history. Dimensions: 24” W x 18” H