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Challenge Coin
Description
Challenge coin for St. Michael the Archangel, the patron saint of law enforcement. The coin depicts Michael slaying a beast with a sword in one hand and the scales of justice in the other hand. "ST. MICHAEL | PATRON SAINT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT" is printed in raised text around the border of the coin. On the back of the coin is a police shield with a bald eagle at the top, flanked by two American flags. The same image of St. Michael is in the center of the shield. Text on the shield reads: "POLICE | OFFICER" and "ST. MICHAEL | PROTECT US."
Historical Notes
This tribute was left on the Memorial Plaza on September 11, 2019. Exact location unknown.
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  • Accession Number: T.2019.1.48
  • Dimensions: 1.5 in
  • Dimensions (Metric): 3.81 cm
  • Credit Line: Collection 9/11 Memorial Museum, Memorial Tribute Archive
Keywords
Anniversary ObservanceFaithFirst RespondersTributes
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