Authentic Military Challenge Coin. Bought a few large personal collections and will be listing them over the next few days. Feel proud to own this Navy Seal Challenge Coin! American Flag not included. Depending on who you talk to, the military challenge coin has roots dating back from fifty to nearly one-hundred years. The most documented and familiar story about these coins comes from an American fighter pilot who was shot down and forced to land in hostile German territory. The pilot was subsequently captured and temporarily held in a detention facility that was later attacked by British Forces. This attack afforded the American an opportunity to later escape. At some point after his escape, and without many of his personal belongings with him, the American was confronted by French soldiers who detained him. He was presumed to be a German at the time, which led the French to nearly take his life. The American plead with the French Officer that he was indeed an ally, and presented a challenge coin he had received from his Lieutenant some time before being deployed. The coin was struck with the Americans Unit insignia and other identifying marks. The French Officer immediately recognized the insignia on the coin and postponed any plans to take the Americans life until his identity was validated. Later, the pilot was released, and the legend has it that the challenge coin presented to his would-be French executioner saved his life. The item “Authentic Navy SEAL Team 10 Challenge Coin Naval Special Warfare Coin Military” is in sale since Saturday, October 20, 2018. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\Current Militaria (2001-Now)\Original Items\Challenge Coins”. The seller is “coolthings4less1″ and is located in Pensacola, Florida. This item can be shipped to United States.