About This Coin
US Marine Corps Captain responsible for leading entire companies of Marines, serving as company commander, leading tactical operations with the support of junior commissioned officers and senior enlisted noncommissioned officers.
It is equivalent to the rank of lieutenant in the Navy/Coast Guard officer rank system. The insignia for the rank consists of two silver bars, with slight stylized differences between the Army/Air Force version and the Marine Corps version. You must be in the Marines for a minimum of four years to be considered for a promotion to captain, two of which are generally spent fulfilling the role of first lieutenant. It’s conceivable, then, that if you join after earning your degree, you can become a captain in as few as four years.
We had the opportunity to create a custom challenge coin to be awarded to a retired USMC Captain. They wanted something elegant and honorable, but not overwhelming with unnecessary decor or elements. They specifically asked us to put the engraving of USMC insignia on the front side, and the captain insignia and the name of the retired captain on the back side.
The front side has an American flag graphic pattern as a background, while the back side is only painted black, and they are encircled with the letterings of their motto and values.
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Finished Coin (Front)
Finished Coin (Back)
