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3” x 2.5”
3.3 Ounces
This is a U.S. Army senior NCO–themed challenge coin, and a pretty well-designed one with multiple layered meanings. Let’s break it down like a collector would:
Front (ULTIMA side)
* The chevrons (rank insignia) clearly represent Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs)—you’ve got multiple ranks shown, including:
* Likely Sergeant First Class / Master Sergeant / Sergeant Major tiers
* The central crest with crossed swords, torch, and wreath is a symbolic leadership/warrior motif
* The word “ULTIMA” (Latin for “the last” or “ultimate”) is often used in military coins to imply:
* “Final authority”
* “Ultimate responsibility”
* Or elite-level leadership
Overall theme: Senior enlisted leadership / top-tier NCO corps
Reverse (Globe side)
* The globe surrounded by flags = global mission / worldwide deployment
* Motto: “Be The Difference”
* Common leadership/motivation phrase used in NCO development and leadership programs
* Around the edges are seals for major U.S. military branches:
* United States Army
* United States Marine Corps
* United States Navy
* United States Air Force
* This suggests:
* Joint-service environment
* Possibly training command, leadership academy, or multinational exercise
* A Senior NCO Academy / Leadership Course
* A Joint training command
* A high-level enlisted leadership group or command staff
The quality (multi-layer enamel, dual-sided detail, branch seals) suggests:
Issued or commissioned—not mass tourist-made
