Challenge Coins

There’s little doubt that challenge coins are military in origin. While all branches of the armed forces-Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and the Coast Guard-have some history when it comes to military challenge coins, the legend that is predominantly accepted as the beginning of these coins is based on a lieutenant deployed during World War I.

According to legend, challenge coins of solid bronze were created by a rich lieutenant for every member of his squadron as a token of their service together. One pilot placed his coin in a pouch worn around his neck. Later on, the man was captured by the Germans when he was forced to land behind enemy lines due to a damaged aircraft.  During transport to a permanent POW camp, the pilot was able to escape.  When a French patrol passed by, the pilot who had most of his belongings confiscated, offered his military challenge coin as proof that he was an American. It saved his life! Once the pilot returned to his squadron, they each agreed to carry the challenge coins at all times.

The Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 44 started our Challenge Coin Project in 2011 to promote fraternal lodge activities.

$99.00

NEW IN STOCK - ADC COIN SET IN FRAME

All four 44th Year Anniversary badge coins all mounted in a framed shadow box.  Great for the den or office.  9 x 113/4

NOW IN STOCK - FOP44 ADC BADGE SET CHALLENGE COIN #4

2024 Forth coin of our ADC Badge Coins Series. This is a large 3.75" coin that celebrates FOP44's 44th year Anniversary of supporting employees of ADC and is the current rendition of the ADCRR breast badge.

$16.00

$15.00

FOP44 ADC BADGE SET CHALLENGE COIN #3

2024 Third coin of our ADC Badge Coins Series. This is a large 3" coin that celebrates FOP44's 44th year Anniversary of supporting employees of ADC.

$15.00

FOP44 ADC BADGE SET CHALLENGE COIN #2

2024 Second coin of our ADC Badge Coins Series. This is a large 3" coin that celebrates FOP44's 44th year Anniversary of supporting employees of ADC.

NOTE: C.S.O Stands for Correctional Service Officer.  This is coin two of a four coin set.

$15.00

FOP44 ADC BADGE SET CHALLENGE COIN #1

2024 First coin of our ADC Badge Coins Series. This is a large 3" coin that celebrates FOP44's 44th year Anniversary of supporting employees of ADC.

NOTE: We know the stigma about the "GUARD" label, but that is what was on the first badges of ADC.  This is coin one of a four coin set.

FOP44 Challenge Coin (Member Coin)

2023 FOP44 New Lodge Logo Member Coin., 1.5" Gold Plated.

$10.00