Everyone,
I'm new to the board and an 'outsider' to your community (whew..a double whammy, I hope that won't leave a mark
) here. As such I hope the following isn't out of line or off base. I'm an avid challenge coin collector and have focused my collection on SF coins mostly. I've been collecting slowly over many years as best I can because it's difficult to do as a civilian. I have been given some by your fellow warriors, some were traded for, others bought, etc...
It's my understanding that some of the earliest widespread use coins are from the 17th Infantry div in Korea. There are some very hard to find examples from WW1 but as one may expect they are quite rare I could post some links to some more info if any of you are interested in more on this topic. This area of challenge coin collecting isn't one of my strongest but I could certainly point you toward some POC info for a few people who are really into this era and early challenge coins.
I have a lot of coins and would be willing to share the pics of them if that's alright with the board management, and the members. I don't want to offend any of you or arouse your ire as I have the utmost respect for what you do and your service. I don't carry them around in my pocket and they remain at my home in a safe. I've been looking for a good display solution and as of yet haven't found what I've been looking for.
In this vein I was curious if you all would be willing to share pics of your collections as well or if there is already an amalgamated thread on this? I did a brief search quickly and didn't see one. Would the general membership be alright with my sharing the pics of my collection with the board? Mods and QP management, if there is a better place for this post, please let me know and I'll move it. Any other thoughts, comments concerns, complaints?
Out Here,
ACE844