History Of The Challenge Coin
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For the newer Dogs in the Yard
“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.
So if you catch me without my coin then I owe you a drink of your choice. ColdOne collected last year at Blade. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />
I try not to leave home without it
Dan
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05/18/09 11:56 PM
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I hope I remember to wear mine, because I am likely to be where adult beverages are sold. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/loopy.gif" alt="" />
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05/19/09 12:13 AM
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mcjhrobinson
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i got mines on me all the time!
thanks for the info dan. i didnt know it went back as fas as WWI.
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05/19/09 12:23 AM
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VANCE
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cool story.. i keep one on me & one @ home...just incase!
***waiting on that jyd ...that needs this number
Last edited by VANCE; 05/19/09 12:31 AM.
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05/19/09 12:53 AM
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lazi
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Good story and good to know the history and future of my #82 coin. thanks again renee!!!!
hey dan what are the specs on the coin? thought i saw them posted but i don't remember where and they'd do good in this thread.
Last edited by lazi; 05/19/09 02:48 AM.
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yup...
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05/19/09 01:49 AM
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ColdOne
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Yup!
Up until that point I did not think a Guinness could taste any better.
Turns out a free one from Dan does taste better! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /><img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />
JYD#10 Blade '08 - I challenge coined Dan Busse and WON! Blade '10 - The score is now 2-0!
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Re: History Of The Challenge Coin
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05/19/09 06:41 AM
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For the newer Dogs in the Yard
“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.
So if you catch me without my coin then I owe you a drink of your choice. ColdOne collected last year at Blade. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />
I try not to leave home without it
Dan I believe I got in on that session too, unless this was a totally different boozing event. I know there were at least a few. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />
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05/19/09 07:13 AM
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Thanks for the info BOSS! I had no idea it went back to WW1. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />
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05/19/09 09:05 AM
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Momaw
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If you're challenged and you don't have the coin, can you respond with a serialed SYKCO knife instead? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />
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05/19/09 09:12 AM
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Thank you for that bit of history. Very interesting story <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> I think the only guy who could have challenged me would've been MC. Other than that, I believe I'm relatively safe...unless there are plans to have a booth at the bi-annual gun/knife show on Oahu <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />
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Aloha hard!!
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Re: History Of The Challenge Coin
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05/19/09 11:41 AM
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Thanks for the info - That is very cool and I did not know that they came from anything like that.
KS
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05/19/09 12:00 PM
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Ever since I received mine, back when they first came out, I have not had a day where I did not have it with me.
JYD #13!!! "Nobody knocks off an old man in my neighborhood and gets away with it." - The Burbs
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