NATO Resolute Support Afghanistan Joint Forces Shield Challenge Coin. Shield-shaped challenge coin featuring the NATO-led mission in Afghanistan. With a detailed Afghanistan theater map identifying Bagram, Kabul, Mazar-e-Sharif, Jalalabad, Kandahar, and Helmand. Dual-sided design combines the. Multinational flags, Afghanistan imagery, and U. Military service and National Guard emblems. NATO Resolute Support Afghanistan. Challenge coin captures the multinational and joint-service character of the Resolute Support Mission through unusually detailed imagery on both sides. NATO launched Resolute Support on January 1, 2015, following the conclusion of ISAF, with the mission focused on training, advising, and assisting Afghan security forces and institutions. The NATO side is dominated by the raised. A perimeter of individual national flags reinforces the multinational nature of the mission while adding strong color and visual depth to the shield-shaped design. The Afghanistan side places the operational theater at the center of the coin, with. Bagram, Kabul, Mazar-e-Sharif, Jalalabad, Kandahar, and Helmand. Identified across the map. Surrounding imagery includes the U. Flag, Afghanistan national colors, RS emblem, and individual emblems representing the. Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and National Guard. Together, the two sides create a detailed visual record of the NATO mission and U. Joint-service presence associated with Resolute Support. ? Visit My Store – Tier One Coins & Collectibles. Don’t forget to browse the rest of our inventory for additional challenge coins, patches, medals, pins, and other collectibles. New items are added regularly. COIN DETAILS & DISPLAY. Obverse: NATO compass rose, NATO · OTAN, Resolute Support banner, national flags. Reverse: Afghanistan map, RS imagery, U. Finish: Gold-tone and silver-tone metal with multicolor enamel. 1.98 x 2.95 inches (please see photos for verification). Popular with collectors of: NATO, Afghanistan deployment, and joint-service challenge coins. Display Options: Shadow boxes, challenge coin racks, desks, offices, or military collections. CONDITION & PHOTO NOTES. This shield-shaped Resolute Support coin displays bright multicolor enamel, strong raised lettering and relief, clean edge definition, and light surface marks and finish wear on the gold-tone and silver-tone areas visible in the photos. Please review all photographs carefully, as they form part of the description and provide the best representation of the exact coin you will receive. ? Photos are taken under high-intensity lighting to highlight fine details, sculpting, and finish. This lighting may reveal minor surface characteristics that are often less noticeable during normal display. ? This listing is for one (1) challenge coin only. WHY THIS COIN STANDS OUT. Distinctive shield-shaped profile with strong visual presence compared with traditional round challenge coins. With a detailed Afghanistan theater map and multiple named operational locations. Broad joint-service appeal through individual U. ??? Tracking is included with every order. ? Every coin is carefully packaged using protective materials to help ensure it arrives safely and ready for display. States and PO Boxes. LOOKING FOR MORE AWESOME ITEMS? Visit Tier One Coins & Collectibles. ??? Specializing in military challenge coins, patches, medals, insignia, pins, and other military collectibles representing the units, commands, and history of the United States Armed Forces. We regularly acquire military collectibles from a wide variety of units and organizations. ? New challenge coins, patches, medals, insignia, and other collectibles are added throughout the week. Follow the store and check back often to see what’s new. Thank you for supporting Tier One Coins & Collectibles, a disabled veteran-owned and operated small business. If you’ve served, thank you for your service and sacrifice. It is truly an honor to help preserve these pieces of military history and connect them with those who value their significance. Tier One Coins & Collectibles. Thank you for allowing us to be a small part of your story.
