Custom American Legion Challenge Coins

Raising Awareness and Building Support

The American Legion is the largest wartime veteran service organization in the United States. As a non-profit, the Legion relies on donations and volunteer efforts to raise awareness for veteran affairs and services. The central mission of the organization is to mentor the youth of America, be an advocate for patriotism and honor, promote strong national security, and devote time and effort to active service members and veterans.

American Legion challenge coins are designed to incorporate artwork detailing individual legion teams, programs, and sponsored events. Some American Legion challenge coins are used as promotional tools to raise awareness for the organization and its mission. Others are handed out to commemorate American Legion sponsored events and drive home the lessons of patriotism and honor that the organization champions.

American Legion challenge coins personify the character of the organization and its many services and programs. Veterans and volunteers carry custom challenge coins as a source of inspiration and pride. When handed out at sponsorship events, American Legion challenge coins are a tangible reminder of hope, support, and patriotism.

Veteran challenge coins honor the selfless and indispensable service of our Nation’s heroes. By crafting a unique set of veteran challenge coins and handing them out, groups of retired military members are reminded that their efforts have not been forgotten. The coins are a symbol of their courage and incredible service to our Nation and to the world!

Get started with your set today by filling out one of our order forms! Our team of designers will take your ideas to heart and create something entirely original for you. On every order we include:

• Free artwork
• Free quotes
• Free unlimited revisions on design
• Free shipping
• 3–4 weeks of production (shipping additional and free)
• 100% satisfaction guarantee

Once an order form is submitted, our team will have a free quote and a free proof of artwork ready within 24 to 48 hours.

History Of The American Legion And Of Military Challenge Coins

Challenge coins have been a popular tradition within the United States Military since as early as World War I. The use of challenge coins, however, has roots much farther back in history. It is believed that in ancient Rome, Legion soldiers were awarded an extra coin of payment on top of the week’s pay when they displayed courage in battle. Commanding officers would have the coins minted with emblems of the Legion. The intricate design became synonymous as a symbol of the bonus coin soldiers could earn through excellent service and courageous acts in combat.

Instead of spending them, soldiers began to keep the Legion coins as a mark of distinction among the ranks. The coins marked them above the rest through incredible service and soldiers would carry them as symbols of pride and honor. Today, American Legion challenge coins are used in the same light.

Since its establishment in 1919, the organization has made strides to become one of the most influential veteran organizations in history. Starting as a small group of World War I veterans promoting support for veterans and service members, the American Legion has since grown into an international organization of over 2 million members and 55 departments worldwide. There is a department for each of the 50 states in America, and one each in France, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the Philippines, and the District of Columbia. Worldwide, there are over 13,000 posts run by volunteers promoting social change and veteran affairs.

Custom American Legion challenge coins are unique to each department and outpost in the organization. Designs allude to individual teams and departments by incorporating unique designations, locational artwork, and team emblems. They are symbols of the efforts of each team within the Legion and represent their victories and future goals.

Get started with your set of American Legion challenge coins today!

Coins for Every Part of the Legion Family

The Auxiliary can have its own coin, and an SAL squadron can have one too. The Auxiliary star coin uses a white star on navy with red and gold rays circling the field. Those colors work when they already fit the unit. An SAL squadron can match the post’s diameter and plating so both coins sit together in a pocket.

Riders chapters order coins for chapter rides and for new members. The Butler County Riders coin pictured below places a motorcycle over an American flag. That layout suits a chapter that wants its mark over a flag.

Posts order an anniversary coin so members leave with the years of the post in their pocket, and a memorial coin so a dedication has a piece to hand out. The 100 Years coin shows how a date span works, with a start year and an end year printed across the face. The memorial coin from Butler, Pennsylvania uses an antique finish, which darkens the metal around the soldier and the wall.

Emblem Of The American Legion — Representing Values And Goals

Custom American Legion challenge coins are the personification of organizational values and missions. Custom artwork touches members on a personal level by referencing the storied histories of our Nation’s veterans and the amazing feats they have achieved. Just like the emblem of the American Legion, challenge coins elicit a strong feeling of purpose, of pride, and of honor!

The emblem of the American Legion is made up of six parts, each with a specific meaning:

• The rays of the sun — A reference to the Legion’s efforts to vanquish the darkness of evil and violence
• The wreath — Remembrance of the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our Nation.
• The star — The symbol of victory in World War I symbolizing the origins of the organization and the Legion’s determination to win every fight.
• Outer rings — Representation of the aims to rehabilitate the sick and disabled veterans of America (larger ring) and promote the welfare of the children of our nation (smaller ring).
• Inner rings — Representation of the organization’s dedication to Americanism (larger ring) and service to the community, state, and nation (smaller ring).
• “American Legion” — The words emblazoned around the center of the emblem tie all of these values and missions together: truth, remembrance, constancy, honor, service, veterans affairs and rehabilitation, children and youth, loyalty, and Americanism.

American Legion challenge coins are conceived and carefully crafted with the same attention to detail as the American Legion Emblem. Our clients’ inspirations for custom design are brought to life by our team of experienced designers. Follow one of the links below to get started!

Advocates For Change — American Legion Programs and Services

The American Legion has a diverse set of services and programs for families, youth, communities, veterans, and national affairs. Veteran members of the American Legion have access to a benefits center with programs involving health, education, careers, family support, and troop support. The Legion has championed social change of considerable benefit to veterans over the years and created programs for children and youth all over the Nation.

Some of the famous programs that are run by the American Legion include:

• Operation Comfort Warrior — A program that raises money and supplies comfort items not usually provided by the government for injured, ill, and disabled veterans.
• Youth Cadet Law Enforcement — Programs designed to instill pride in country and respect for local law enforcement. Cadets gain hands-on experience and learn valuable lessons for life through the program.
• American Legion Baseball — A national baseball program centered on the ideals of sportsmanship, good health, and active citizenship. The American Legion designed the program to prepare young men to enter the world with core values like integrity, leadership, and humility.

American Legion challenge coins are made for these and many other programs within the organization. They reinforce the lessons the American Legion preaches and act as symbols of patriotism and honor.

Signature Coins — The Premier Source For Veteran Challenge Coins

Signature Coins has more than two decades of experience designing and producing custom challenge coins for a diverse set of organizations. We’ve worked with every branch of the United States Military, veteran organizations, local law enforcement all over the nation, and high-profile corporations including Coca-Cola, Amazon, and NASA.

Our team is committed to providing the highest quality challenge coins on the market and the industry standard in customer service. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to us. One of our friendly specialists would be happy to help you through the whole ordering process.

We have created a simple 3 step system that starts our clients with getting free artwork and ends with them holding custom coins in hand. Just follow these steps to get started!

• First, fill out an order form. We will have your free proof ready within 24 to 48 hours.
• Second, let us know what changes you would like in coin design and artwork.
• Third, finalize your order! Our team will provide tracking numbers and updates through the production cycle.

Thank you for choosing Signature Coins as your partner in creating custom American Legion challenge coins! We’re excited to get started.