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criggs19 · 1 September 2009, 05:14 AM

I have been meaning to ask here but just finally remembered while I'm online, are there any military, law enforcement or government people here that trade challenge coins? I am in law enforcement here in Pensacola, Florida and my office just had our second batch made up and they are very nice. They have a shot of Pensacola Beach (the most beautiful beaches in the world) and the Blue Angels with our badge on the opposite side. I'll post some pics later if anyone is interested. Have many to swap. Thanks for looking.

Chris

doghouse · 1 September 2009, 07:04 AM

Chris, I'm a deputy sheriff. I don't have coins but I can get together some pins, key chains and patches for one. Let me know, Mark.

Deep Sea · 1 September 2009, 10:28 PM

I'd love to, but all of mine are back in the US, in storage. I only have a few with me at the moment, mostly from US Navy surface ships, and diving units. "

Anyway, please post some pics. I used to love swapping these when I was in the military. I collected some neat coins from some of the special units around the world.

Cheers!

criggs19 · 1 September 2009, 10:40 PM

Doghouse, PM me you address and I'll send one out withing the next week. Deepsea, I'm going in to the office today or tomorrow and I'll grab a coin to shoot some pics of. I'm off right now with a brand new baby so I've been off for a while. I'll post the pics as soon as I snap them.

Lamone · 2 September 2009, 11:45 AM

I wasn't really into challenge coins til my friend pulled out a SECNAV and I to buy drinks...
These are the only ones I kept.

DARK_KNIGHT · 3 September 2009, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Lamone

I wasn't really into challenge coins til my friend pulled out a SECNAV and I to buy drinks...
These are the only ones I kept.

I love the middle coin.

Tools · 3 September 2009, 03:03 AM

I have never actively collected coins..

But, I have been associated with some activities during my career, even though that career was not in the uniformed services............ I've managed to keep several coins when I retired that have some meaning for me..........

Lamone · 3 September 2009, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by DARK_KNIGHT

I love the middle coin.

Hehe, That coins is a beauty, I love it. It offended quite a few people but who cares.

Deep Sea · 3 September 2009, 12:55 PM

Here's the two coins I could find (the kids absconded with at least one other that they'll admit to, possibly two). But, the coins pale in comparison to the patches my father and I collected from the US submarines we worked on (as civilians). All of the patches were received from the ship itself, not bought on eBay or anything.

Although my father retired 11 years before I went to work at the same agency, we rode a myriad of the same boats, for similar and different reasons. Anyhow, take a peek at the patches. This is most of them, but some of the speciality patches are in the safety deposit box (Trieste is one of them, USS Nautilus is the other, along with the NS Savannah)

Now for some of the sub patches:

And why not a Submariner for the SUBDEVGRU2:

And now some what about a Submariner for the sub tender:

keschete · 2 September 2009, 11:57 AM

I really like that middle coin!!!! Hehehehe!

criggs19 · 2 September 2009, 11:17 PM

Here it is. One of our analysts did the artwork on it. She's did a great job.

Deep Sea · 3 September 2009, 12:43 AM

Wow!!! That's sweet looking w/ the blue angles & the beach!

If I can remember, I'll take some pictures of the last unit coin I got from the MDSU in Little Creek.

I also have a ton of patches, as I spent a lot of time doing work on submarines. Between my father and I we have ridden about 40 fast attack & ballistic missle submarines in the last 35 years, and have a bunch of patches (mostly my fathers). I'll snap a few shots of them also.

Paulie · 3 September 2009, 03:55 AM

The blue one is very nice Larry.

4prosales · 3 September 2009, 01:03 PM

Who would have known there where so many job related coins via the government.I have to say I'm Wowed...they look cool

DARK_KNIGHT · 3 September 2009, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 4prosales

Who would have known there where so many job related coins via the government.I have to say I'm Wowed...they look cool

Wow.......me too. I had no idea. All very cool. Thanks to everyone for the pictures , hope to see more. Wow. Cool.

Lamone · 4 September 2009, 09:38 AM

Nice collection of coins/patches!

HYDROMAROC · 4 September 2009, 10:43 AM

I have 2 but feel worried about displaying them.. Due to the nature of my job, some will find what I do controverseal....

criggs19 · 4 September 2009, 12:07 PM

No problem, we tolerate elected officials.

1 September 2009, 05:14 AM	#1
criggs19 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: Pensacola,Florida Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 286	Challenge Coins I have been meaning to ask here but just finally remembered while I'm online, are there any military, law enforcement or government people here that trade challenge coins? I am in law enforcement here in Pensacola, Florida and my office just had our second batch made up and they are very nice. They have a shot of Pensacola Beach (the most beautiful beaches in the world) and the Blue Angels with our badge on the opposite side. I'll post some pics later if anyone is interested. Have many to swap. Thanks for looking. Chris

1 September 2009, 10:28 PM	#3
Deep Sea "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: NC Watch: A Rolex or two Posts: 952	I'd love to, but all of mine are back in the US, in storage. I only have a few with me at the moment, mostly from US Navy surface ships, and diving units. " Anyway, please post some pics. I used to love swapping these when I was in the military. I collected some neat coins from some of the special units around the world. Cheers! __________________ Deep Sea A few Rolex & a Tudor Sub An Omega & a bunch of Breitling

3 September 2009, 03:03 AM	#7
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,515	I have never actively collected coins.. But, I have been associated with some activities during my career, even though that career was not in the uniformed services............ I've managed to keep several coins when I retired that have some meaning for me.......... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

3 September 2009, 12:55 PM	#9
Deep Sea "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: NC Watch: A Rolex or two Posts: 952	Here's the two coins I could find (the kids absconded with at least one other that they'll admit to, possibly two). But, the coins pale in comparison to the patches my father and I collected from the US submarines we worked on (as civilians). All of the patches were received from the ship itself, not bought on eBay or anything. Although my father retired 11 years before I went to work at the same agency, we rode a myriad of the same boats, for similar and different reasons. Anyhow, take a peek at the patches. This is most of them, but some of the speciality patches are in the safety deposit box (Trieste is one of them, USS Nautilus is the other, along with the NS Savannah) Now for some of the sub patches: And why not a Submariner for the SUBDEVGRU2: And now some what about a Submariner for the sub tender: __________________ Deep Sea A few Rolex & a Tudor Sub An Omega & a bunch of Breitling

3 September 2009, 12:43 AM	#12
Deep Sea "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: NC Watch: A Rolex or two Posts: 952	Wow!!! That's sweet looking w/ the blue angles & the beach! If I can remember, I'll take some pictures of the last unit coin I got from the MDSU in Little Creek. I also have a ton of patches, as I spent a lot of time doing work on submarines. Between my father and I we have ridden about 40 fast attack & ballistic missle submarines in the last 35 years, and have a bunch of patches (mostly my fathers). I'll snap a few shots of them also. __________________ Deep Sea A few Rolex & a Tudor Sub An Omega & a bunch of Breitling

1 September 2009, 07:04 AM	#2
doghouse Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: mark Location: Utah Watch: submariner Posts: 255	Chris, I'm a deputy sheriff. I don't have coins but I can get together some pins, key chains and patches for one. Let me know, Mark.

1 September 2009, 10:40 PM	#4
criggs19 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: Pensacola,Florida Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 286	Doghouse, PM me you address and I'll send one out withing the next week. Deepsea, I'm going in to the office today or tomorrow and I'll grab a coin to shoot some pics of. I'm off right now with a brand new baby so I've been off for a while. I'll post the pics as soon as I snap them.

2 September 2009, 11:57 AM	#10
keschete "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Kaya Location: Louisiana Watch: 116500 Posts: 3,575	I really like that middle coin!!!! Hehehehe!

3 September 2009, 03:55 AM	#13
Paulie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chicagoland Watch: GMTII and OP! Posts: 1,272	The blue one is very nice Larry. __________________

3 September 2009, 01:03 PM	#14
4prosales Banned Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: James Location: 21122 Watch: Breitling Chrono E Posts: 22	Coins Who would have known there where so many job related coins via the government.I have to say I'm Wowed...they look cool

4 September 2009, 09:38 AM	#16
Lamone Banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NYC Watch: ya mawt! Posts: 3,448	Nice collection of coins/patches!

4 September 2009, 10:43 AM	#17
HYDROMAROC "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: SAN DIEGO, CA USA Watch: me pass... Posts: 1,111	I have 2 but feel worried about displaying them.. Due to the nature of my job, some will find what I do controverseal....

4 September 2009, 12:07 PM	#18
criggs19 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: Pensacola,Florida Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 286	No problem, we tolerate elected officials.

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