No mistaking the subject here: US Military Est Aug 7 1782 Purple Heart, front and center. The gold finish ties the whole design together with a professional gleam. Negative space around badge of military merit and washington lets the design breathe.
Fine hatching behind washington adds depth the camera barely captures. Serious collectors of military challenge coins will want the washington work in the tray, not the drawer. Each element of badge of military merit and washington is modeled with care, not merely outlined. Pick it up for the theme; keep it for the craftsmanship of this service commemorative coin. The gold finish sets off the design the way a frame sets off a painting. Every viewing angle reveals something new in washington and badge of military merit.
A challenge coin with real staying power on the shelf and in the memory. This unit challenge coin rewards the collector who takes a moment to study the washington. The washington details give this piece a story worth telling at the next club night.