Challenge Coin
- Description
- 1st Ranger Battalion challenge coin made of engraved steel with gold-colored coating. The coin features the Ranger shield on the front in color, with text that reads: "1ST RANGER BB | AFGHANISTAN – IRAQ – GRENADA – PANAMA | MYTKYINA – MESSINA – OMAHA BEACH | KOREA – VIETNAM | MERRILL'S MARAUDERS." The back of the coin is engraved "Rangers Lead the Way" with the serial number 1701 and a place for the owner to engrave their name.
- Historical Notes
- This coin was left on the 9/11 Memorial, exact date and location unknown.
- Accession Number: T.2014.12.4
- Dimensions: 0.125 in X 1.5625 in
- Dimensions (Metric): 0.3175 cm X 3.96875 cm
- Credit Line: Collection 9/11 Memorial Museum, Memorial Tribute Archive
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