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Started by abysmal, April 29, 2005, 01:51:44 AM

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abysmal

Just out of idle curriosity.

Who has a CAP Coin ??
National, Wing, Group or Squadron...
2LT Christopher M. Parrett
[red]Deputy Commander of Cadets, Cadet Programs Officer[/red]
London Bridge Composite Squadron 501
SWR-AZ-112,  Lake Havasu City, Arizona

Pace

Funny you should ask.  I just got Maj Gen Wheless' coin today.  He promised to send one to me and Shawna while we were at CLA.

My squadron has a challenge coin, too.  Some SMs in my squadron are also helping to design the 3 different challenge coins for the LAWG ES Academy.  I also know that the Southwest Liaison Region has a coin.  Several members of my squadron were presented one several years back.
Lt Col, CAP

abysmal

Quote from: dcpacemaker on April 29, 2005, 02:07:18 AM
Funny you should ask.  I just got Maj Gen Wheless' coin today.  He promised to send one to me and Shawna while we were at CLA.

My squadron has a challenge coin, too.  Some SMs in my squadron are also helping to design the 3 different challenge coins for the LAWG ES Academy.  I also know that the Southwest Liaison Region has a coin.  Several members of my squadron were presented one several years back.

What does  Maj Gen Wheless' coin look like??

I saw today that there is now a Spatz Association coin as well.
2LT Christopher M. Parrett
[red]Deputy Commander of Cadets, Cadet Programs Officer[/red]
London Bridge Composite Squadron 501
SWR-AZ-112,  Lake Havasu City, Arizona

Greg

I've got an Air Force Pararescue coin (from PJOC) and a National Cadet Competition coin (that I actually earned, I didn't get a free ride to the NCC by being staff  ::) ).  Myself and some others are currently designing some coins for NJWG.
C/Maj Greg(ory) Boyajian, CAP
Air Victory Museum Composite Squadron

Pace

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Quote from: abysmal on April 29, 2005, 02:11:19 AM
What does  Maj Gen Wheless' coin look like??

It's a triangular shaped coin.
I have a really bad pic of the front (print is too small for even my camera) that I'll try to post.  The back is a 3 bladed propeller in the middle with CAP's 3 missions printed along the sides.  It looks very much like a large, colored version of the bronze clasp we put on ribbons.

EDIT: Here's a link to the pic.  The quality really is horrible, but it'll give you an idea of what the coin looks like.
http://img258.echo.cx/img258/6210/whelesscoinfront6qu.jpg
Lt Col, CAP

abysmal

your right, the picture IS horrible, But..
that is one strange looking coin to be sure!
2LT Christopher M. Parrett
[red]Deputy Commander of Cadets, Cadet Programs Officer[/red]
London Bridge Composite Squadron 501
SWR-AZ-112,  Lake Havasu City, Arizona

abysmal

2LT Christopher M. Parrett
[red]Deputy Commander of Cadets, Cadet Programs Officer[/red]
London Bridge Composite Squadron 501
SWR-AZ-112,  Lake Havasu City, Arizona

Da Big Daddy K

Quote from: abysmal on April 29, 2005, 01:51:44 AM
Just out of idle curiosity.

Who has a CAP Coin ??
National, Wing, Group or Squadron...


I do I do  ;D It was given to me by our son and he got it from Col. Bowden (UK that is) It is something I shall treasure my whole life...
BOHICA
The most one learns in the military is when one has no rank or responsibility so one can concentrate on learning

dwb

NYWG encampment has a coin.  I got this one in 2002.


abysmal

Quote from: justin_bailey on May 02, 2005, 12:35:52 PM
NYWG encampment has a coin.  I got this one in 2002.



Thats a nice looking coin!
2LT Christopher M. Parrett
[red]Deputy Commander of Cadets, Cadet Programs Officer[/red]
London Bridge Composite Squadron 501
SWR-AZ-112,  Lake Havasu City, Arizona

Horn229

I have 4 coins, the Ground Ops Challenge Coin, my two NGSAR class year coins, and my NESA staff coin.
NICHOLAS A. HORN, Senior Member, CAP

abysmal

Quote from: Horn229 on May 03, 2005, 04:07:11 AM
I have 4 coins, the Ground Ops Challenge Coin, my two NGSAR class year coins, and my NESA staff coin.

Photos??
2LT Christopher M. Parrett
[red]Deputy Commander of Cadets, Cadet Programs Officer[/red]
London Bridge Composite Squadron 501
SWR-AZ-112,  Lake Havasu City, Arizona

dwb

Quote from: abysmal on May 02, 2005, 11:23:22 PMThats a nice looking coin!

Yeah, they did a good job with the coins.  Bronze (like mine) were handed out recognizing a specific duty/feat/accomplishment/action, silver coins were given at the end of the encampment for honor cadet, honor staff member, etc.

They also have a numbered series of gold coins for encampment commanders, which are really nice.

Horn229

Quote from: abysmal on May 03, 2005, 03:11:30 PM
Quote from: Horn229 on May 03, 2005, 04:07:11 AM
I have 4 coins, the Ground Ops Challenge Coin, my two NGSAR class year coins, and my NESA staff coin.

Photos??

Here is my Staff coin



The class year coins are the same, 'cept with "00" and "01" in them. And this is the Ground Operations Challenge Coin

NICHOLAS A. HORN, Senior Member, CAP

abysmal

Thanks

I was just talking to one of the coin manufacturers.
Much to my surprise they only require an order of 40 coins to run custom.
Setup runs in the $500.00 range for the dies.
2LT Christopher M. Parrett
[red]Deputy Commander of Cadets, Cadet Programs Officer[/red]
London Bridge Composite Squadron 501
SWR-AZ-112,  Lake Havasu City, Arizona

Pace

That seems a little expensive.  I was quoted around $675 for 251 coins (2 sides with unlimited colors plus die cost and artwork fee).  You may want to shop around and see about getting a better deal.  Here's some of the more reasonable places I've found:

http://www.thecoinmaker.com
http://www.wemakecoins.com/militarychallengecoins.html
http://www.uscoinforce.com
Lt Col, CAP

abysmal

2LT Christopher M. Parrett
[red]Deputy Commander of Cadets, Cadet Programs Officer[/red]
London Bridge Composite Squadron 501
SWR-AZ-112,  Lake Havasu City, Arizona

The Admiral

I have a CAP Commander's coin that was given to me by MajGen Bowling (when he was a BrigGen)

It's pretty sweet, I'll send a pic soon.
Cross into the Blue!

elkorona

Quote from: Horn229 on May 03, 2005, 10:02:39 PM
Quote from: abysmal on May 03, 2005, 03:11:30 PM
Quote from: Horn229 on May 03, 2005, 04:07:11 AM
I have 4 coins, the Ground Ops Challenge Coin, my two NGSAR class year coins, and my NESA staff coin.

Photos??

Here is my Staff coin







Hmm....   

I don't have Bowden's coin anymore, my dad has it.  Its the same coin as Mr Horn showed except in the open space 'Korona' its there.  Kinda awesome
Lt Col Elliott Korona, CAP
Deputy Director, Civic Leadership Academy

abysmal

I went ahead and bought 7 of the 60th anniversary coins to pass out to my Cadet Officers.
Will wait till the time is right and use it as a motivational tool.
I want to lure some of them into committing to going for their Spatz.
2LT Christopher M. Parrett
[red]Deputy Commander of Cadets, Cadet Programs Officer[/red]
London Bridge Composite Squadron 501
SWR-AZ-112,  Lake Havasu City, Arizona