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Challenge Coin - United States Navy
| Location | United States |
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| Weight | 40 g |
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| Obverse description | The central field displays the official United States Navy emblem in color relief: a spread eagle above an anchor and trident on a white ground, encircled by a chain border. The surrounding navy blue field bears the legend 'UNITED STATES' above and 'NAVY' below, framed by an outer rope border and a further chain ring, all set against a gilt rim. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse features a gilt relief design depicting a classical female figure (Columbia or Lady Liberty) standing at a ship's helm, with radiating rays behind her, enclosed by a chain border with gold enamel stars at the base. An inner legend reads 'HONOR, COURAGE, COMMITMENT' and 'OCT. 13, 1775' and 'AMERICA'S NAVY' and 'FIRST TO LEAD' around the central device. The outer navy blue border bears the legend 'ONCE A NAVY, ALWAYS A NAVY' above and 'UNITED STATES NAVY' below, flanked by laurel branches and a rope border. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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