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Challenge Coin - Naval Medical Center, San Diego - Hospital Corpsman
| Location | United States |
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| Composition | Pewter (enameled) |
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| Obverse description | Shield-shaped field in antique silver finish depicting a winged Hospital Corpsman in combat gear kneeling to aid a wounded soldier, flanked by two large serpents coiling beneath them in relief, evoking a caduceus motif. The legend 'NMC, San Diego' arcs across the upper field with 'Hospital Corpsman' inscribed on a banner below it. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | Shield-shaped enameled field with a black border enclosing a bold red cross. At center, a silver caduceus with winged staff and entwined serpents rises above a silver naval anchor, all in high relief. A gold scroll at the top bears the motto 'From Sand To Sea' and a second gold scroll across the anchor reads 'Est. 1898'. |
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