Ext Rare Early 1960s 10th Special Forces Group Trojan Horses Challenge Coin of Rigger Taylor

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ARTIFACT: This is an Extremely Rare Early 1960's 10th Special Forces Group Trojan Horses Challenge Coin of Rigger Taylor.

The obverse of the coin reads:

10TH SPECIAL FORCES GROUP
(AIRBORNE)
1ST SPECIAL FORCES

(Then shows the distinctive insignia of the 10th Special Forces)

TROJAN HORSE

And the reverse of the coin reads:

DI OPPRESSOR LIBER (Latin for Liberate the Oppressed, the Special Forces Motto)

(Below is an iconic image of a Green Beret, sitting atop an open scroll)

RIGGER
TAYLOR (engraved on the scroll)

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Challenge coins were originally used by Special Forces to recognize soldiers for outstanding acts, team training, unit identification, to boost esprit de corps, and to build camaraderie. The tradition dates back to at least the early 1900's with members of Masonic Temples.

Today, all military and many law enforcement units have challenge coins. Traditionally, "coining" was executed to see if fellow soldiers were carrying their unit's coin. In the Viet Nam era this tradition was modified slightly so that the loser of the challenge was obligated to buy a round of drinks.

Today Challenge Coins are handsomely presented in display cases for everyone's enjoyment. Many people trade these coins at training and collect other department/unit coins.

VINTAGE: Early 1960s.

SIZE: Approximately 1-9/16" in diameter.

CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS: Silver plated brass/bronze.

ATTACHMENT: To be carried in pocket.

MARKINGS: N/A.

ITEM NOTES: This is from a US Army Special Forces Collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MEJV07 LFGEX03/01/23 SLABGEX11/24/25

CONDITION: 7 (Very Fine): The coin shows minor wear, and tarnish. This challenge coin carries many stories of Rigger Taylor, I wish it could tell them!

GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.

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