Now for the special item as promised to you Dogs. The first ScrapYard Challenge Coin. This coin is roughly the size of a silver dollar. It is marked on the front with the number of the coin and the back is marked with the year 2007

“The History of the Challenge Coin goes something like this:”
During World War I, American volunteers from all parts of the country filled the newly formed flying squadrons. In one squadron, a wealthy lieutenant ordered medallions struck in solid bronze and presented them to his unit.

Shortly after acquiring the medallions, a pilots’ aircraft was severely damaged by ground fire. He was forced to land behind enemy lines and was immediately captured by a German patrol. In order to discourage his escape, the Germans took all of his personal identification except for the small leather pouch around his neck that contained the coin. He did escape; however, he was without personal identification.

He showed the medallion to his would-be executioners and one of his French captors recognized the squadron insignia on the medallion. They delayed his execution long enough for him to confirm his identity. Instead of shooting him they gave him a bottle of wine.

To ensure that all members carried their coin at all times - a challenger would ask to see the coin. If the challenged could not produce a medallion, they were required to buy a drink of choice for the member who challenged them. If the challenged member produced a medallion, then the challenging member was required to pay for the drink. This tradition continues.

For those Dogs that will reach Junk Yard Dog status on the forum by having at least 1000 post will receive this coin with their JYD number on it free of charge. I will accept those Dogs who make JYD status by 12 midnight on July 4th, 2007.



For those who do not make this status, the coins (with random numbers) will be made available though the ScrapYard web site for $19.95, (shipping and handling is included).

This is a limited run with numbers running as high as 300. There are 15 coins struck with the number “000” which will be given to family members and employees of ScrapYard. All 300 coins hold intrinsic collectors value since no other coins with these graphics and or year will be produced.

Get in on this so you are not embarrassed and do not have to buy me the drink of choice…Blue goes for $50 bucks a shot. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Dan