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Military Coins

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We have shared here about the lore and history surrounding Military Challenge Coins.  As time passes, Challenge Coins are used for more than the traditional military challenge.  Given out for morale, rewards and awards,  today Challenge Coins are given to military and non military personnel alike. Government organizations other then the military branches as well as special interest groups, have Challenge Coins made to commemorate ...

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Among the thousands of military coins created by The Monterey Company each year, the most popular diamond cut edging is called the oblique line. Oblique line is a sharp, diagonal cut that adds texture, shine and maybe even a little menace to a standard military coin. The sharp edges of the oblique line could easily resemble the blades of a knife or saw. “Oblique line ...

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MEMORIAL DAY

by montereypins on May 21, 2008 · 0 comments

On the last Monday in May (May 26), the United States will celebrate Memorial Day, a federal holiday, which commemorates those U. S. men and women who have died in military service. Once known as “Decoration Day,” Memorial Day first began to honor Union soldiers who died during the American Civil War. However, after WWI, it was expanded to include those who died in any ...

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