U.S. Marine Corps Recruit Depot Challenge Coin (Gold Metal Type). 40mm.

U.S. Marine Corps Recruit Depot Challenge Coin (Gold Metal Type). 40mm.

Enameled metal. Excellent condition. Protective capsule included.

Obverse : Marine Corps insignia with legend : "Where Marines Are Made - Semper Fidelis"

Reverse : Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego - Leadership and Teamwork

A challenge coin, also known as military coin, unit coin, memorial coin, or commander's coin, is a medallion bearing an organization's insignia or emblem and carried by the organization's members. Traditionally, they might be used to prove membership to the issuing organization when asked (the "challenge") or as a commemorative award. Historically, challenge coins have been presented by unit commanders in recognition of special achievement by a member of the unit, or the unit as a whole.

Diameter: 40mm