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Challenge Coin - 2nd Battalion, MCRD San Diego California

Location United States
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Composition Gold plated (enameled)
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Obverse description Central design features a drill instructor's campaign cover (hat) bearing the Marine Corps Eagle, Globe, and Anchor emblem, superimposed over two crossed swords in relief. The central device is flanked by green enameled olive branches, with two scroll banners above and below bearing the unit legend. The yellow enameled field displays the four company designations — Fox, Echo, Golf, and Hotel — in the quarters formed by the crossed swords.
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Reverse description Central field depicts the official insignia of Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego: the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor device overlaid on a stylized representation of the depot's main gate architecture, rendered in gold and silver-toned relief against a yellow enameled field. The encircling legend is divided by two small five-pointed stars at the sides.
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