Never Go Gently Challenge Coin

Name: Never Go Gently Challenge Coin
Rating: 5 (16 reviews)

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Never Go Gently Challenge Coin (Antique brass)

Never Go Gently Challenge Coin

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Product description
- Becoming a firefighter is accepting this challenge......... Never go gently.
  
  Also Available in Helmet & Vehicle Decals
  
  Here is my favorite version of the history of the Challenge Coin. In WWI a particular Allied squadron all wore the same bronze medallion. Some pilots just carried it in their pockets like coins. One of them was shot down behind enemy lines and captured. He later escaped and was captured by his own allied forces. With no identification, he was going to be executed as a saboteur, but one of the officers recognized his medallion. Since it saved his life, the squadron decided they should have their medallions or coins on them at all times. To enforce this, if someone issued a challenge to see your coin/medallion and you could not produce it, you had to buy them a drink. If you did have your coin, they had to buy you a drink.
  
  This tradition has been carried from the military into the Fire/EMS/Law enforcement arena. Black Helmet Apparel is proud to continue this tradition..... Especially since someone got me at the last FDIC!
  
  Just as your helmet is not merely a piece of equipment, a challenge coin is not only a token but also a tangible source of pride for America’s soldiers, firefighters, police officers and EMS personnel at every level in the chain of command. Commanders use them as on-the-spot awards. Senior military leaders often dole out their coins as gifts to foreign dignitaries or civilian VIPs.
  
  Coin checks are still a part of military life, and various punishments are still handed out for those found without their coin. (Some cruelly choose locations apt to yield a victory. Rules commonly followed specify that the coin must be carried at all times; neither shower nor latrine exempt one from producing his coin.) But it's only ever happened to me at the bar.......
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Customer Reviews

Brian D.

I have it to the Assistant Cheif of my old volunteer squad and he loved it

Keith S.

I really love my money clip wallet ,it is awesome and very sturdy!

Karen J.

Carry it with me everywhere!!

david w.

I ordered these for my crew and my captain who was on light duty for leukemia. These came in perfect condition, however they arrived too late. No fault to the black helmet team, he had just passed. I think it's a great product and have a lot of respect for thos who designed it.

Zachary F.

I’m a firefighter in a dual company station, so I bought 6 of these for my crew and me. They loved them and it’s been added to my collection, and I get to display it in my challenge coin holder that I made myself. Looking to add to my collection now!

Cassandra R.

Loved it

Graham M.

Everything was great Love the products

Jason H.

We just graduated a fire recruit class of 32 to the field. It was my first class as an instructor at the training academy. I gave out six of these to recruits that persevered and stood the course. From deaths in the family, divorces, and injuries to births, engagements, moving from other states, and outstanding leadership qualities, these recruits, in my opinion, adapted and overcame the most. Class 18-1!

James G.

Me and My Lt. got our shift all coins for Christmas this Year. I'm sure they will all be very happy. The quality is awesome. And the detail is superb. Thank you Black Helmet for helping make this a great Christmas. For our guys.

Josh B.

It's a good heavy silver dollar size coin with the thickness of a typical challenge coin.

Zachary B.

Absolutely perfect I carry it with me everyday and on every call

Ryan E.

Look awesome, feels like quality

Kelly D.

Everything I've gotten From BH has been awesome

Paula K.

Fathers day gift!! He loved it!!!

William T.

Ease of ordering fast shipping. I plan to add to a shadow box of other coins that I have.

Thomas S.

I will most definitely be shopping here. I’ve been in the fire service for over 40 years and your products exemplifies the pride in my chosen profession. Keep up the good work, thanks.