by Salty Dog Old School | Oct 19, 2023 | US Navy Challenge Coins, US Navy History
Cold War Combatants Challenge Coins: Honoring the Legacy of Cold War Weaponry. The Cold War era was characterized by an intense geopolitical rivalry between the USA and the USSR (CCCP), spanning several decades. Though it never erupted into full-blown combat between...
by Salty Dog Old School | Oct 18, 2023 | US Navy Challenge Coins, US Navy History
The Battleships of Pearl Harbor: Heroes of December 7, 1941. The attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, stands as a day of infamy in the annals of American history. In a surprise assault by the Japanese Imperial Navy, eight U.S. battleships lay at anchor at...
by Salty Dog Old School | Oct 15, 2023 | US Navy Challenge Coins
The Chief Anchored Air Warfare Device Coin: A Badge of Distinction and Valor. Symbols have always been potent conveyors of deep meaning, sentiments, and stories. Military symbols, even more so. For centuries, military challenge coins have been one such enduring...
by Salty Dog Old School | Oct 9, 2023 | US Navy Challenge Coins
The US Navy Veteran Coin: A Symbol of Honor, Service, and Legacy. The vast oceans, the rhythmic crashing of waves against mighty naval vessels, and the sound of “Anchors Aweigh” echoing in the distance – these are some of the powerful symbols associated...
by Salty Dog Old School | Sep 28, 2023 | US Navy Challenge Coins
USS Yorktown CV-10 WWII 75th Anniversary Coin: Commemorating Naval Excellence. As the pages of history turn, we are continually reminded of the valor, sacrifice, and indomitable spirit of those who served during the pivotal times in our history. The World War II era...
