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US Marine Corps Unit Challenge Coins
Minting the Values of a Unit
All over the world, the 180,000 active duty Marines in service are united by their dedication to the Corp’s central values of honor, courage, and commitment. And it is not just active duty Marines. It is said that there is no such thing as an Ex-Marine because of the sense of pride and dedication that goes into becoming a United States Marine. It is an exclusive and elite group and once you are in, you are in for life. The close bonds formed through boot camp and during deployment are unique to the Marines through their shared experiences in both hardships and in success.
Signature Coins has been making custom Marine Corps challenge coins for over 15 years. We have had the honor of working with many other branches of the United States Military as well and it has always been our priority to provide high-quality, durable, and unique custom coins that do justice in representing the honor and selflessness of the brave service men and women of our nation. When we make Marine Corps Unite challenge coins we aim to provide coins that impart the same feelings of camaraderie, unity, and history that is the Marine Corps. All Marines are apart of the same elite Corps, however, the small differences in expertise, location, or personality within units should be celebrated.
Types of Marine Units
Subtle Differences in Personality
Marines are never afraid to be the first into battle and will never accept defeat. The Corps demands perfection, and Marines are determined to provide it through intense training, careful planning, and textbook execution. The Marine Corps has several types of units that each play an important role to ensure every Marine mission will end in success. There are:
- Artillery Unit
- Aviation Unit
- Bases and Stations
- Detachments
- Divisions
- Engineering Units
- Expeditionary Units
- Headquarters Agencies
- Infantry Units
- Logistics Units
- Marine Forces
- Recruiting Units
- Reserves Units
- Support Units
Each of these unit types has its own specialty and the men and women who serve in these units are capable of neutralizing any threat that comes their way. Marine unit challenge coins are used to build team camaraderie and represent all of the core values of individual teams. While the Marine Corps is made up of thousands of different people and hundreds of different units with the same set of principles and objectives, there are aspects that make each team unique.
These unique attributes are what give Marine units personality and spirit. It is everything from the unit’s nickname and emblems to the individual Marines within the unit. Custom coins can incorporate designs that evoke particular memories, values, or histories of a particular team. They are meant to be carried with pride and displayed with honor. They are symbols of your commitment to your team and the soldiers on either side of you.
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Custom Challenge Coin Examples
Standing Out Among the Corps
While the Marines all have the same values and goals, there is a unique connection and specific kind of team pride that live in the members of individual Marine units. Just a few examples of marine units include:
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Infantry Units
- 1st Marine Regiment (1st MAR)
- 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion
- 2nd Battalion 4th Marine Regiment
- 2nd Battalion 6th Marine Regiment
- 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion
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Expeditionary Units
- 11th MEU
- 13th MEU
- 15th MEU
- 22nd MEU
- 24th MEU
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Artillery Units
- 11th Marine Regiment (11th MAR)
- 2nd Battalion 10th Marine Regiment
1st Battalion, 1st Marines or the “First of the First”, is an infantry division with the mission to locate and destroy the enemy by fire and maneuver or repel the enemy with fire and close combat.
11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MCU), also known as the “Pride of the Pacific”, is a Marine air-ground task force that is trained in amphibious operations and crisis response.
11th Marine Regiment is an artillery unit within the Marine Corps who’s history stretches as far back as World War 1. They are currently stationed in Camp Pendleton, California and fall under the command of the 1st Marines.
There is specialized training that goes into every unit and the Marines that serve together form close bonds. There are emblems, missions, and mottos unique to each unit creating a culture separate from the rest of the Corps. Those individual attributes are what make Marine Corps unit challenge coins meaningful. They are a perfect means to commemorate the service of individual teams on a personal level.
We have had the opportunity to work closely with many individual squads, units, and companies all over the country. We use durable materials in all of our products to ensure longevity and quality over time like zinc, brass, and steel. Having a custom Marine Corps unit challenge coin is a means of connecting with your teammates from anywhere in the world. Whether you are deployed or on leave, you will always have a personal marker of you and your units heritage, accomplishments, and future goals.
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A Meaningful Gift for Your Unit
At the end of boot camp, Marine recruits are given an emblem of the Corps and addressed as Marine for the first time by their drill sergeant. Many new Marines accept the emblem with tears in their eyes. The emotions of finishing basic training and being given the title of Marine is an incredible achievement. Boot camp is designed to push the limits of physical and mental capability and many are unable to finish. Those that do have proven to themselves and to the world that they are among the greatest warriors in the world. Marines are fearless and they are unstoppable together.
Custom Marine Corps unit challenge coins are used in the same way as the Marine Corps emblem at the end of training. They are personal gifts that carry emotional weight. They are used to show gratitude for a Marine’s sacrifices for our country, for their dedication to the Corps, and for their excellence in service. A custom challenge coin is a representation of acceptance into an elite team through dedication and sacrifice in service. It should be carried with pride and displayed with honor.
At Signature Coins, we strive to be the industry standard in quality and customer satisfaction. Our ordering process is streamlined and simple and we provide key services in every order like:
- Free Quote and Artwork
- Free Unlimited Revisions
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- 14 Business Day Delivery on Completed Orders
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Check out our coin gallery to see the challenge coins we have created in the past and get an idea of what we can do for you! If you have specific ideas for what you are looking for, just let us know! Our experienced team of artists will have a proof ready for you to view within 24 to 48 hours.
Thank you for choosing Signature Coins, and we look forward to working with you!