1ST BATTALION 9TH MARINES 1/9 SOMALIA 93-94 CHALLENGE COIN PIN UP SPECIAL OPS

Description: THIS CLASSIC FIVE STAR COLLECTOR COIN FEATURES FREE TRACKING & DELIVERY CONFIRMATION, IN THE CONTIGUOUS UNITED STATES ...AND IS IN STOCK & READY TO SHIP, BY OUR CRACK SHIPPING CREW! EXPERIENCE, QUALITY, AND SERVICE SINCE 1986 FROM A VETERAN OWNED COMPANY !!!!!! We have been in business since 1986 and selling on EBAY since 2000. Make us your source for your Custom US Military Hats, Pins, Patches, Coins, & Flags! Items are added daily, so bookmark this page & return often, for you will never know what we`ll have for sale from our stock of 14,000 items EEPM 453 1ST BATTALION 9TH MARINES 1/9 SOMALIA 93-94 OPERATIONS COLLECTOR COIN!THIS COIN MEASURES TWO INCHES! Are you looking for a meaningful birthday, holiday, or anniversary gift for you or your Marine! This item is the perfect way to show case your loved one’s military service and honor. This patch is a prized piece for any collection....especially for the Veteran or Love One, who has served or is still serving with pride! 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 represent. 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) Welcome to our Ebay auction! We are ranked among the most successful sellers on ebay! Our goal is to give you a fun, safe, & effortless auction... WE VALUE YOU AS A CUSTOMER!I DO want this to be a POSITIVE experience for you on ebay.... we strive to deliver 5-star customer service, please contact me ASAP, if there are any problem so we can make things right..... BE SURE TO ASK FOR OUR REUNION OR UNIT SPECIAL EBAY AUCTION...WE CAN MAKE YOUR CUSTOM PIN, PATCH, MONEY CLIP, TIE BAR, DOG TAG, OR COIN AT HUGE SAVINGS! THIS IS NOT A CHEAP CARNIVAL/MID-WAY KNOCK OFF PATCH THAT SOME THIS IS NOT A CHEAP CARNIVAL/MID-WAY KNOCK OFF COIN THAT SOME OTHERS SELL ON EBAY..THIS IS THE REAL MACOY! REMEMBER YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR!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 coins & is considered the "crème de la crème" of 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!A GREAT COIN FOR YOUR COLLECTION OR TO GO ALONG WITH MEMORIES OF TIME SPENT IN THE CORPS! PROTECT YOUR COLLECTION.....BEWARE OF COINS THAT SELL FOR CHEAPER PRICES OR SECONDS THAT WILL FADE WHEN EXPOSED TO SUNLIGHT! "Land of the free ... because of the brave!" "Go to the Scriptures...the joyful promises it contains will be a balsam to all your troubles. That book...is the rock on which our republic rests." "Sir, I am in the hands of a merciful God. I have full confidence in His goodness and mercy...The Bible is true. I have tried to conform to its spirit as near as possible. Upon that sacred volume I rest my hope for eternal salvation, through the merits and blood of our blessed Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ." [May 29th, 1845, just a few weeks before he died] President And rew Jackson "Some people live an entire life time & wonder if they every made a difference in the world 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 Unit accounts! Pay Pal and all major Credit cards accepted. Our specialty is authentic collector items supplied from the same patterns as the original units. Be sure to check out our other auctions and ebay store. GIVE US A CALL NOW AND LETS TALK ABOUT US MAKING YOUR CUSTOM PATCHES, PINS, HATS, & COINS FOR YOU OR YOUR UNIT OR REUNION! CONTACT US AND WE CAN SET UP A SPECIAL EBAY AUCTION FOR YOU! This coin is displayed proudly by 3/9 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...and shows pride in the individual and the Unit! 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!AN UNFORGETTABLE COIN.... AT AN UNFORGETTABLE PRICE!WE TRADE FOR & CARRY ONE OF THE LARGEST SELECTION OF MILITARY ITEMS, FROM MANY OF THE BIGGEST & BEST NAME COMPANIES IN THE USA! 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 anyone....no cheap materials, rejects, or seconds here!THIS COIN MEASURES 1 1/2 INCHES AND IS NEW AND IN MINT CONDITION.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 A GREAT GIFT, WHICH IS DESIGNED TO LAST!This coin IS A MUST FOR ANY SERIOUS COLLECTOR!THE US MARINE EAGLE, GLOBE, AND ANCHOR IS DISPLAYED, ON ONE SIDE OF THE COIN.THE OTHER SIDE OF THE COIN, HAS THE UNIT LOGO.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 You if you are the winning bidder! 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! X EITHER BY TANK, HELO, OR WHATEVER MEANS POSSIBLE...OUR CRACK SHIPPING DEPARTMENT WILL RUSH YOUR COLLECTOR COIN RIGHT OUT, BY THE MOST RELIABLE CARRIER, USING THE FASTEST SHIPPING AVAILABLE!We Ship Our Coins The Same Working Day After Your Payment Is ReceivedTypical US Postal scheduled pick up is at 5 PM!Our Coins Are Carefully Packed And Shipped, in a PROTECTED BUBBLE PADDED MAILER ENVELOPE and not shipped in a flat envelope, like some others do! 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 GREAT 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. I have left you positive feed back and would appreciate the same. Semper Fi! Carl NelsonCPL - USMC 1983 - 1986Wpns Co. 2/9 81's Platoon ALL OF OUR COINS ARE SHIPPED, USING 1ST CLASS US MAIL, FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE AND PROTECTION! EMail Us to save $$$$$$ ON Shipping on Multiple Items, as we can set up a special ebay auction! Need This Item In A Hurry? FASTER SERVICE IS AVAILABLE FOR AN EXTRA FEE HUNDREDS OF OUR ITEMS ARE AVAILABLE RIGHT NOW AT LOW BUY IT NOW PRICES IN OUR EBAY STORE! MAKE NO MISTAKE, THIS IS THE BEST-MADE AND MOST REQUESTED MARINE COIN EVER! DO NOT SET THE SET DOWN, BECAUSE IT WILL NOT BE THERE WHEN YOU GET BACK! WE ALSO MAKE CUSTOM PINS, PATCHES, DECALS, LANYRDS, STICKERS, AND COINS. CONTACT US BY EMAIL OR CALL AND WE CAN SET UP A SPECIAL EBAY AUCTION FOR YOU ITEM! FIVE OUT OF FOUR BUY THEIR ITEMS FROM US! WE ARE CONSTANTLY TOLD WE HAVE THE BEST SITES ON EBAY! PLEASE EMAIL ME WITH ANY QUESTIONS. GOD BLESS YOU AND I LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR ORDER! SEMPER FI (Marine motto Always faithful!) GOD, COUNTRY, CORPS! SEMPER FI! AND YES WE ARE STILL ONE NATION UNDER GOD! HISTORY OF THE CHALLENGE COINDuring 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."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. 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! MARINE OFFICER SET AVAILABLE IN ANOTHER OF OUR EBAY AUCTIONS! We also value two things that have become endangered, top quality merchandise and old fashioned service! We respect your time by making every effort to fill your orders accurately and as promptly as possible. Your business is our livelihood! I ALWAYS...ALWAYS ANSWER EMAILS...IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE, AN EMAIL REPLY BACK THAT DAY, PLEASE CONTACT ME FOR ANY PROBLEMS....If you don't hear from me within two business days please check to see that your e-mail address, as registered on e-bay is still valid, and send me an e-mail so that I can contact you. Sometimes computer protection programs will reject emails and sent them back to me rejected. YOUR SATISFACTION IS OUR NUMBER 1 GOAL! WE MEAN JUST THAT! We hold ourselves to the highest standard....we don’t compromise on our ethics for any reason, period! Many companies claim a “customer first” motto. Our mentality borders on extreme: just satisfying a customer’s expectations isn’t good enough. We strive to amaze, astonish, & delight each customer by not just meeting – but exceeding – your expectations in every regard. Delighting YOU delights us. We’re addicted to receiving ecstatic testimonials - our customer comments are like oxygen for us… we need it to survive. This is me a few years ago with my Fuji Stick.... "No I was not a hero...but I served in a Platoon full of them!"Units....MWCS-38 3d Maw/ 3/9 Marines / MCRD San Diego (Boot Camp)/ Edson Range Camp Pendleton/ SOMS MCAS El Toro!) United States Marine Corps 1978-88 Honorable DischargeTHE KENNEDY & REAGAN COLLEGE FUNDS THANKs 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 We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in our products and services.Next time you go out, show off this attractive Coin and notice how much attention is generated. Coins are a great way to meet new people through appealing to the natural curiosity we all possess. Coins are great for starting conversations, excellent gifts, ideal for fundraisers, conveying a special message, and fun to collect and trade! WE MAKE CUSTOM PINS, PATCHES, STICKERS, LANYARDS, AND COINS. CONTACT US AND WE CAN GIVE YOU A QUOTE AND SET UP A SPECIAL EBAY AUCTION FOR YOUR CUSTOM ITEM!WE ALSO CAN MAKE YOU CUSTOM DOG TAGS & SHIPPING IS FREE WHEN COMBINED WITH THIS ORDER! ®1999 SemperFiMac All rights reserved Semper Fi Mac is an established, since 1986, and trusted name in the Coin business. Because we make our own pins we strive to provide our customers, who include Military, Police, Fire, and many other organizations, with products and service at the best prices. All our products are inspected carefully to ensure that the highest quality is offered. The materials used, on these Coins, are of the finest quality. Our products come with a 100% satisfaction guarantee! Afraid of being outbidded or of forgetting this auction in time? CAN'T WAIT FOR THE AUCTION TO END? USE THE BUY IT NOW OPTION! WHAT IS A MARINE? WE WALK THE WALK AND TALK THE TALK WE LEAD, WHILE OTHERS FOLLOW. WE HAVE WALKED THROUGH THE VALLEY, WHERE OTHERS FEAR TO GO. WE HAVE SERVED WITH GIANTS AND FOUGHT ASIDE HEROES. WE ARE WHAT OTHERS STRIVE TO BE. WE HOLD THE HIGH GROUND. NAY WE ARE THE HIGH GROUND WE ARE UNITED STATES MARINES! UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS...THE CHANGE IS FOREVER! Please always use the ebay auction number in any correspondence and payments. This is critical, with not only with our auctions, but to any ebayer! SCHOOL CIRCLE THIS IS IMPORTANT If the sale is closed, or your looking for quantity for resale E-mail me for more information. I can let you know when I will be relisting, or I can set up a special Ebay auction for you to purchase! BE SURE TO ADD US TO YOUR FAVORITE LIST! Our company provides both stock and custom items to Museums, Exchanges, Army/Navy stores, VFW posts, CAF Exchanges, Sea Cadet & Civil Air Patrol, Air Force, Navy, Air National Guard, Marine and Coast Guard Units world wide. Contact us and we can set up a special ebay auction for your additional orders! REMEMBER: AMERICA IS NUMBER 1 THANKS TO GOD'S BLESSINGS! 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. ANCHORS AWAY MARINE! THE KENNEDY & REAGAN COLLEGE FUNDS THANK BE A FORCE MULTIPLIER! EMAIL THIS AUCTION TO THREE MEMBERS OF OUR MARINE FAMILY! SUPPORT OUR TROOPS! KEEP EM FLYING! JOIN OUR WINNING VETERAN TEAM & BUY THIS GREAT COLLECTOR COIN RIGHT NOW!THE KENNEDY, REAGAN McKinnely, CARTER, and TAYLOR COLLEGE FUNDS THANK YOU! c IF YOU CANNOT FIND YOUR PIN OR PATCH...WE CAN REPRODUCE IT. WE ALSO HAVE SPECIAL REUNION PRICING PACKAGE...CONTACT US AND WE WILL SET UP A SPECIAL EBAY AUCTION TO MAKE YOUR PIN, COIN, OR PATCHBE SURE TO VISIT US AT AN AIRSHOW! A 'Veteran' -- whether active duty, discharged, retired, or reserve -- is someone who, at onepoint in his life, wrote a blank check made payable to 'The United States of America,' for an amount of 'up to, and including his life.'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 XX BE SURE TO VISIT US AT AN AIRSHOW! STOP BY & SEE US AT AN AIRSHOW!!!!!!! Once again thank you for your purchase...we look forward to hearing from you TODAY! Please let me know if we can be of any other assistance. Thank you for your business, it is sincerely appreciated. We hope you will come back to see us again. Referrals are nice too.....Semper Fi "Casualties many; Percentage of dead not known; Combat efficiency; we are winning." (Colonel David M. Shoup, USMC, Tarawa, 21 November 1943.) "The deadliest weapon in the world is a MARINE and his rifle!" GEN. PERSHING, US.ARMY "Hard pressed on my right. My center is yielding. Impossible to maneuver. Situation excellent. I am attacking!" FERDINAND FOCH "The more MARINES I have around the better I like it!" GEN. MARK CLARK, U.S. ARMY "I want you boys to hurry up and whip these Germans so we can get out to the Pacific to kick the s**t out of the purple-pissing Japanese, before the Godda**ed MARINES get all the credit!" Lt General George Patton, US Army 1945 "People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf." GEORGE ORWELL "Sometimes it is entirely appropriate to kill a fly with a sledge-hammer!" MAJ. HOLDREDGE "A ship without MARINES is like a garment without buttons." ADM. DAVID PORTER, USN "The MARINES have landed and have the situation well in hand!" RICHARD HARDING DAVIS "Casualties many; Percentage of dead not known; Combat efficiency: we are winning!" COL. DAVID M. SHOUP, USMC "I can never again see a UNITED STATES MARINE without experiencing a feeling of reverence." GEN. JOHNSON, U.S. ARMY Every now and then, in the middle of the constant barrage of trash that’s just lighting us all up these days, we come across a story, a feat, an event that just makes us stop in our tracks. This was one for me.... Cody Green was a 12-year kid in Indiana who was diagnosed with leukemia at 22 months old. He loved the Marines, and his parents said he drew strength and courage from the Marine Corps. as ...he bravely fought the battle into remission three times. Although he was cancer-free at the time, the chemotherapy had lowered his immune system and he developed a fungus infection that attacked his brain. Two weeks ago, as he struggled to fend off that infection in the hospital, the Marines wanted to show how much they respected his will to live, his strength, honor and courage. They presented Cody with Marine navigator wings and named him an honorary member of the United States Marine Corps. For one Marine, that wasn’t enough ... so that night, before Cody Green passed away, he took it upon himself to stand guard at Cody’s hospital door all night long, eight hours straight. Nowhere on the face of this planet is there a country so blessed as we to have men and women such as this. I wish I could personally tell this Marine how proud he makes me to be a MARINE! God... I do so love this country. ONCE A MARINE....TO ALL THOSE WHO SERVE .....SEMPER FIVIC VETURIS USMC VET 1ST BATTALION 9TH MARINES 1/9 SOMALIA 93-94 OPERATIONS COLLECTOR COIN!THIS COIN MEASURES TWO INCHES!JOIN OUR WINNING VETERAN TEAM & BUY THIS GREAT COLLECTOR COIN RIGHT NOW! Thanks for supporting the Vets who work here....it means a lot! &am

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