USMC SPARTAN 300 HELMET CHALLENGE COIN US MARINES 1775 VETERAN USS PIN UP GIFT

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USMC Spartan Helmet Marine Corps Challenge Coin
There was no equal in the ancient world for Spartan Warriors.  Much the same way that there is no equal to US Marines on the battlefield.  We draw the breath of warriors past every time we enter the field of battle.  It is up to us as warriors to keep the fire of the Corps alive.  Semper Fidelis!
The USMC Spartan Shield Challenge Coin is inscribed with the letters on back, “Come home with this shield or on it.”  This was what Spartan mothers purportedly told their sons before marching off to war.  This gives you some insight to how deep their Warrior culture ran.  The women, the children, and the old were all proficient Warfighters for their time.  The Warrior culture of the US Marine Corps models itself on the ancient Spartans.  No matter what your gender is, or what MOS you find yourself in,  EVERY Marine is trained as a basic Rifleman!
US MARINE SPARTAN 300 HELMET COLLECTOR COIN!
THIS COLLECTOR COIN MEASURES TWO INCHES!
Are you looking for a meaningful birthday, holiday, or anniversary gift for you or your US Marine? This item the perfect way to showcase your loved one’s military service and honor.  This coin is a prized piece for any collection....especially for the Veteran or Love One, who has served or is still serving with pride, in the Corps!
Order extras for friends & family to show your appreciation for your love one's service to our country!
Coins fuel for me a passion for Marine Corps history connected to their distinguished heritage. These coins tie us back to our history, to the people who came before us, to all of the giants and to all of the little people ... who make the Corps work day-to-day. That's really what  these coins represents.  It's about the US Marines...from the Private to the Four Star General, it is the only service where everyone is called "A Marine"..... it's about people & their airplanes/equipment that make the Corps what it is!
"The raising of that Flag on Suribachi means a Marine Corps for the next 500 years!"
(James Forrestal, Secretary of the Navy, 23 February 1945)
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This is an excellent gift for YOU or the MARINE OR LOVE ONE on your list, to honor a special day or for any other gift giving occasion.
This collector coin is the most desirable of all Marine coins & is considered the "crème de la crème" of military coins as born out by the exceptional detail!
The outstanding quality and detail in this coin will amaze you....coins are the perfect gifts for the special people in your life, which will last a life time!
A GREAT COIN FOR YOUR COLLECTION OR TO GO ALONG WITH MEMORIES OF TIME SPENT IN THE MARINES!
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Some people live an entire life time and wonder if they every made a difference in the world, but the Marines don't have that problem."
Ronald Reagan,
President of the United States Of America
Semper Fi Mac brings the internet's most extensive selection of Military, Aviation & Marine Collector Items to eBay.
We have been supplying Military Units with quality patches, pins, hats, & coins since 1986 & we can set up a special ebay auction for your custom items too!
Now, for the first time, you can enjoy that same quality merchandise that we sell to our museum, wholesale & Marine accounts!   Pay Pal  and VISA/MCARD accepted.
Our specialty is authentic collector items supplied from the same patterns as the original units.
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This coin is proudly displayed by Marines!
Giving a coin, with a unit's or individual's insignia is a military tradition intended to readily identify past and present.  This is an impact award for immediate excellence.  It does not have to go through a bureaucracy.   Giving it to others is a sign of mutual respect
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Buy this great MARINE COIN now and people will wonder where you ever found this great item!  You'll receive lots of compliments....don't miss out, buy this great MARINE collector coin now!
WE TRADE FOR & CARRY ONE OF THE LARGEST SELECTION OF MILITARY ITEMS, FROM MANY OF THE BIGGEST & BEST NAME COMPANIES IN THE USA!
AN  UNFORGETTABLE COIN.... AT AN UNFORGETTABLE PRICE!
THIS IS A VERY HIGH QUALITY COLLECTOR COIN!
What better way to show that you are a true fan, of that special Marine, than with this awesome COIN for your special Marine!
This is the BEST coin made period!  Check out the complete tight pattern, detail trim, trend setting style of this coin, unlike others, who use inferior materials for a cheaper price....
you won't get that here...you'll receive an exceptional coin here,  you'll get what you pay for!
We sell more of these coins to, Marines, Veterans, and Collectors, than
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Great colors and design combine to make this special coin a classic.
This is by far one of the best looking and exceptionally made coins out in the market and will make
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This coin IS A MUST FOR ANY SERIOUS COLLECTOR!
THE COIN IS NEW AND IN MINT CONDITION.
Great colors and design combine to make this COIN a classic.
This is by far one of the best looking and exceptionally made coins out in the market and will make
A GREAT COLLECTOR PIECE THAT WILL LAST!
This great coin can be used for challenges, or as a special gift to that special Marine.... or use it in a shadow box or display it as part of a military memorabilia collection.
This coin will be carefully packaged and shipped to
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THIS COIN IS A GREAT SOURCE OF INDIVIDUAL AND PRIDE IN THE MARINE CORPS!
If you do not see a coin you want...we should be able to obtain one from one of our many sources.  We have access to thousands of molds or we can custom make a coin...we just need a picture or time period to do some research and we can set up a special ebay auction, so you can get that special coin!
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We Ship Our Coins The Same Working Day After Your Payment Is Received
Typical US Postal scheduled pick up is at 5 PM!
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Shipping by this method is a little more expensive for us, but we find that this is the best way, for your item to arrive without any damage and in perfect condition, as you see it here on Ebay!
A COMMENT FROM ONE OF OUR CUSTOMERS!
Rec'd the hat today...it's the best.  The bonus sticker was a real nice touch.
I really like that you boxed the hat for shipping; I have rec'd flattened ones from others...I've learned my lesson and I'll be back to shop with you again.
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Semper Fi!
Carl Nelson
CPL - USMC 1983 - 1986
Wpns Co. 2/9 81's Platoon
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HERE'S HEALTH TO YOU AND TO OUR CORPS! GOD! COUNTRY! CORPS! SEMPER FI!
HISTORY OF THE CHALLENGE COIN
MARINE OFFICER SET AVAILABLE IN ANOTHER OF OUR EBAY AUCTIONS!
During World War I, American volunteers from all parts of the country filled the newly formed flying squadrons. Some were wealthy scions attending colleges such as Yale and Harvard who quit in mid-term to join the war. In one squadron, a wealthy lieutenant ordered medallions struck in solid bronze carrying the squadron emblem for every member of his squadron. He himself carried his medallion in a small leather pouch around his neck.
Shortly after acquiring the medallions, the pilot's aircraft was severely damaged by ground fire. He was forced to land behind enemy lines and was immediately captured by a German patrol. In order to discourage his escape, the Germans took all of his personal identification except for the small leather pouch around his neck.
In the meantime, he was taken to a small French town near the front. Taking advantage of a bombardment that night, he escaped. However, he was without personal identification. He succeeded in avoiding German patrols and reached the front lines. With great difficulty, he crossed no-man's land. Eventually, he stumbled onto a French outpost. Unfortunately, saboteurs had plagued the French in this sector. They sometimes masqueraded as civilians and wore civilian clothes. Not recognizing the young pilot's American accent, the French thought him a saboteur and made ready to execute him. Just in time, he remembered his leather pouch containing the medallion. He showed the medallion to his would-be executioners. His French captors recognized the squadron insignia on the medallion and delayed long enough for him to confirm his identity. Instead of shooting him, they gave him a bottle of wine.
Back at his squadron, it became a tradition to ensure that all members carried their medallion or coin at all times. This was accomplished through a challenge in the following manner: a challenger would ask to see the coin. If the challenged could not produce his coin, he was required to buy a drink of choice for the member who challenged him. If the challenged member produced his coin, the challenging member was required to pay for the drink. This tradition continued throughout the war and for many years after while surviving members of the squadron were still alive. The fighting men and women of the 48th Intelligence Squadron proudly continue this tradition.
THE CHALLENGE
Some Organizations even have regulations regarding Military Coins. Here is an example. A 'Coin Check' consists of a challenge and a response. 1. RULES: a. The challenge is initiated by drawing your coin, holding it in the air by whatever means possible and state, scream, shout or otherwise verbally acknowledge that you are initiating a coin check. Another, but less vocal method is to firmly place it on the bar, table, Or floor (this should produce an audible noise which can be easily heard by those being challenged, but try not to leave a permanent imprint). If you accidentally drop your coin and it makes an audible sound upon impact, then you have just "accidentally" initiated a coin check. (This is called paying the price for improper care of your coin."
b. The response consists of all those persons being challenged drawing their coin in a like manner (other organizational coins are invalid). You must produce a coin with YOUR UNIT'S LOGO on it.
c. If you are challenged and are unable to properly respond, you must buy a round of drinks for the challenger and the group being challenged.
d. If everyone being challenged responds in the correct manner, the challenger must buy a round of drinks for all those people he challenged.
e. Failure to buy a round is a despicable crime and will require that you turn-in your Coin to the issuing agency.
2. Coin checks are permitted, ANY TIME, ANY PLACE'. (Keep OPSEC in mind, be smart!)
3. There are no exceptions to the rules. They apply to those clothed or unclothed. At the time of the challenge, you are permitted one-step and an arms reach to locate your coin. If you still cannot reach it -- SORRY ABOUT THAT!
4. A Coin is a coin. Coins attached on belt buckles are considered "belt buckles." Coins on key chains are considered "key chains." Coins placed in a "holder/clasp" and worn around the neck like a necklace are valid and are considered a coin.
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A LETTER FROM BOOT CAMP....
Dear Ma and Pa,
I am well. Hope you are. Tell Brother Walt and Brother Elmer the Marine Corps beats working for old man Minch by a mile. Tell them to join up quick before all of the places are filled.
I was restless at first because you got to stay in bed till nearly 6 a.m. but I am getting so I like to sleep late. Tell Walt and Elmer all you do before breakfast is smooth your cot, and shine some things. No hogs to slop, feed to pitch, mash to mix, wood to split, fire to lay. Practically nothing.
We all have to shave but it is not so bad, there's warm water & no out house!
Breakfast is strong on trimmings like fruit juice, cereal, eggs, bacon, fruit,etc., but kind of weak on chops, potatoes, ham, steak, fried eggplant, pie and other regular food.
Tell Walt and Elmer you can always sit by the two city boys that live on coffee. Their food plus yours holds you until noon when you get fed again. It's no wonder these city boys can't walk much.
We go on "route marches," which the platoon sergeant says are long walks to harden us. If he thinks so, it's not my place to tell him different. A "route march" is about as far as to our mailbox at home. Then the city guys get sore feet and we all ride back in trucks.
The country is nice but awful flat. The sergeant is like a school teacher. He nags a lot. The Captain is like the school board. Majors and colonels just ride around and frown. They don't bother you none.
This next one will kill Walt and Elmer with laughter... I keep getting medals for shooting & I don't know why. The bulls-eye is near as big as a chipmunk's head and don't move, and it ain't shooting at you like the Higgett boys at home. All you got to do is lie there all comfortable and hit it. You don't even load your own cartridges. They come in boxes.
Then we have what they call hand-to-hand combat training. You get to wrestle with them city boys. I have to be real careful though, they break real easy. It ain't like fighting with that ole bull at home. I'm about the best they got in this except for that Tug Jordan from over in Silver Lake. I only beat him once. He joined up the same time as me, but I'm only 5'6" and 130 pounds and he's 6'8" and near 300 pounds dry.
Be sure to tell Walt and Elmer to hurry and join before other fellers get onto this setup and come stampeding in.
Your loving daughter, Stephanie Marie
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A FEW GREAT COMMENTS FROM A FEW OF THE FINEST!
I thought that hat looked good on the web it is awesome, thanks man!!!
I have been retired almost 16 years and am always looking for quality Navy stuff because I'm proud of my service and proud of the Navy.
You represent everything that is good about shopping with other veterans. Service was prompt the hat is excellent it arrived in perfect condition & the sticker & business card was a totally unexpected treat.
I will be a multiple repeat customer & I will turn my buddies onto your e-bay store.  I regret you only get 80 characters to leave feedback on ebay.  I did my best there for you!  You deserve it!  Tanks Again Brother.  Norm Copeland FTCS/SS USN RET.
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That is honor and there are way too many people in this country today, who no longer understand this...to those who do....Semper Fi
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US MARINE SPARTAN 300 HELMET COLLECTOR COIN!
THIS COLLECTOR COIN MEASURES TWO INCHES!
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