challenge coin
Pocket unit emblem
A challenge coin is a small medallion bearing an organization's insignia, carried by members to prove affiliation.
Originally military, the tradition has spread to law enforcement, firefighters, and corporate groups.
Members may "challenge" others to produce their coin; failure to do so typically means buying a round of drinks.
He showed me his challenge coin from his unit in Afghanistan.
Ceremonial set of actions
- customHabitual group practice
- handshakeMutual palm-gripping gesture
- passingMoving by or temporary
- checkingAct of verification
initiation · protocol · legend · lore · origins · history · etiquette · exchange
Honor given for merit
- decorationObject adding visual appeal
- honorsRecognition for achievement
- distinctionNotable difference or honor
- meritDeserved praise-worthiness
valor · commendation · accolade · presentation · ceremony · achievement · excellence · service award
Individual part or measure
- battalionMid-sized military unit
- squadronMilitary aviation unit
- regimentColonel-led military unit
- deploymentOrganized distribution of resources
veteran · service · commander · troops · insignia · rank · duty · honor
Of coin collecting
- mementoToken of recollection
- souvenirToken from a trip
- keepsakeItem preserved for sentiment
- artifactHuman-made historical object
curio · treasure · memorabilia · trinket · heirloom · collector · vintage · rare
Kinship among men
- unityWholeness through cohesion
- bondingForming close connections
- solidarityUnity among allies
- fellowshipMutual goodwill among companions
comradeship · morale · teamwork · loyalty · esprit de corps · fraternity · sisterhood · kinship
ritual
Ceremonial set of actions
checking · initiation · protocol · legend · lore · origins · history · etiquette · exchange · slapping down
award
Honor given for merit
- decorationObject adding visual appeal
- honorsRecognition for achievement
- distinctionNotable difference or honor
merit · valor · commendation · accolade · presentation · ceremony · achievement · excellence · service award · dedication
unit
Individual part or measure
deployment · veteran · service · commander · troops · insignia · rank · duty · honor · barracks
numismatic
Of coin collecting
artifact · curio · treasure · memorabilia · trinket · heirloom · collector · vintage · rare · limited edition
brotherhood
Kinship among men
- unityWholeness through cohesion
- bondingForming close connections
- solidarityUnity among allies
fellowship · comradeship · morale · teamwork · loyalty · esprit de corps · fraternity · sisterhood · kinship · togetherness
- pocket itemskeys, wallet, phone, cash, lighter
- collectible tokensarcade token, transit token, subway token, transit tokens, pressed pennies
- military traditionssalute, 21-gun salute, saluting, salutes, honor guard
- Veteransveteran, vets, war veteran, war veterans, VA
- MarinesUSMC, marines, Marine Corps, leathernecks, Semper Fidelis
challenge coincurrency
Medium of exchange
legal tender · money · cash · specie · pocket change
challenge coinmark of shame
letter of reprimand · scarlet letter · pink slip · black mark · demerit
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