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What is a Firefighter Challenge Coin?
Challenge coins are cherished mementos that the military, law enforcement, fraternities, and other organizations carry. Fire department challenge coins are given to firefighters for a variety of reasons. They include being recently recruited, performing acts of bravery and honor, and reaching anniversaries or special events. These physical coins symbolize the hard work firefighters put into their job, and they’re a sign of appreciation for that work.
In addition to being given as a gift to firefighters, some fire departments create challenge coins as a fundraising effort. A local fire department may order challenge coins for civilians and other branches of law enforcement to buy, with the proceeds going towards non-profits, firefighter memorials, and scholarship funds.
HONOR TRADITION WITH FIREFIGHTER CHALLENGE COINS
Challenge coins are a long-standing tradition in the military, first appearing during World War I. Soldiers would use them to recognize their comrades on and off the battlefield.
They were also used as thoughtful tokens of appreciation from superiors to those who served with distinction. During Vietnam, challenge coins had yet another purpose – they became collectibles between American troops and Vietnamese locals that bore special messages of hope or gratitude for a job well done.
Having a challenge coin was (and still is) a sign of prestige, and losing your coin could result in ridicule from others. This prized possession is best to be held onto. This is the reason the “coin check” tradition at bars became a thing. It was a way for soldiers to make sure everyone still had their coins on person. Eventually, members of the military joined fire departments and shared their tradition of challenge coins. This is believed to be how the fireman challenge coin tradition began. Today, firefighter challenge coins serve quite a few purposes such as awards for excellence in the line of duty, remembering fallen heroes, commemorating special events, and even fundraising!
SYMBOLS ON FIREFIGHTER CHALLENGE COINS
The Thin Red Line
St. Florian
St. Florian was an officer in the Roman army, and was put in charge of organizing the city’s fire brigade. Unfortunately, due to his faith as a Christian, he was sentenced to death and drowned in the River Enns.
The Maltese Cross
A very common feature on most custom firefighter challenge coins is, what most refer to as, the Maltese cross. Interestingly enough however, the cross that fire departments typically use is actually called the “Florian cross”.
While it is still used at times, the Maltese cross was originally worn by the Knights of the Crusades and has a very jagged design. The Florian cross has a circle in the center with rounded edges, and is older since it dates back to the Roman Empire. Both crosses are a religious symbol that represents bravery, sacrifice and honor.
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J and jarren10 November 2023My class spent well over $9,000 on our class coins. First issue, they didn't get them to us in a timely manner. We received them barely in time for graduation. Second, they sent us coins with a misspelled word (brave) as seen in the picture. Third issue, a lot of the spinners came broken, also as seen in the picture. When I reached out to the company, they claim sending replacement coins out at a later date is rectifying of this situation. Very empathetic to the situation at hand overall. Not very professional at all, terrible business practices and they definitely will not receive future business from me nor any recommendations either. Zero starsM. Wong27 October 2023I found this company last year after a recommendation from a friend and I've ordered several times now. What keeps me coming back is the high level of customer service and responsiveness in the projects that have been created. The work product is also great and the quality of the coins, detail and just overall, I am very pleased with. This is my GO TO shop now for coins. Please check them out, you will not be disappointed! PS. Big shout to Corbin for his amazing guest service!Stephen Ryan25 October 2023This company is fantastic! I reached out to them to create a custom shaped coin with custom artwork that they had put together for me. The coins are a Veteran's Day thank you token for those who served at our company. We will definitely be returning for future orders. From start to finish, they were very open with communication, extremely fast to respond to concerns and questions, and lastly delivered something that blew us out of the water. Thank you so much!Alejandra O'Connor25 October 2023I ordered challenge coins on behalf of my government agency. Lone Star was easy to work with and did amazing things with the graphics I sent. They turned the artwork around quickly and each time it was better than what we had hoped for. We did have several back and forth messages to get the coin exactly as we wanted it. Our representative was so patient with us and had excellent customer service. We also got the coins in the mail quickly. Working with Lone Star was a wonderful experience end-to-end.Italy Mair18 October 2023Great service, great communication, and great products! Would definitely recommend them.Rafael Moronta13 October 2023Amazing artwork.. aside from the product what I loved most of our experience was the flexibility to create a coin that’s exceeds your own expectations. Thank you guys so much for making the process seamless and affordable!Tyler5 October 2023Absolutely fantastic company to work with. Communication was always quick, and the final product looked even better than the proof did. 10/10 would recommend!ALISON BOLAND26 September 2023I engaged with Lone star challenge coins to make coins for my fiancé's celebration of life. I was pretty clueless about design, and they provided the perfect design. The coins arrived in time, and we were more than satisfied with the outcome. Their customer service was excellent as well. They guided me (held my hand) throughout the process, and were quick to respond. I cannot say enough about their product and company.Debbie Avinger26 September 2023We are so grateful for the work Lone Star Challenge Coins did for our nonprofit fundraising event! They worked with our budget and gave us medals with ribbons and challenge coins that were better than we expected.Dan Kiser22 September 2023Corbin was very combative when I explained that the design provided was not at all reflective of the requests that I provided on the Inquiry form. Based on the customer service alone during that 1 phone call, I am not inclined to pursue any business with this company. EDIT: I spoke to the owner, Mike, and he helped rectify the situation and framed it as a learning opportunity for his team. This is a good reminder that people make mistakes but first impressions matter.
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CHOOSE YOUR COLOR STYLE
There are infinite ways to create your custom firefighter challenge coins. Knowing your options will help you find the look you’re envisioning. Below are different options to help you make better-informed decisions on your custom challenge coin design.
COLOR ON BOTH SIDES
This is the most popular option, as it is bright and vibrant. This option goes very well with polished metal plating.
COLOR ON ONE SIDE
If you want to save a little bit of money, but still want color on a logo, this is a good option. We recommend an antique plating with any colorless design.
NO COLOR (DIE STRUCK)
This option is our cheapest option, and works very well for creating antique styled coins. Not recommended for polished plated coins.
TRADITIONAL ROUND COIN
This is the “traditional look”. It works very well if you want a text wrap with a centered image.
CUT-TO-SHAPE COIN
If you want to create a more unique looking coin, this may be a good option. We can make coins almost any shape imaginable!
CHOOSE YOUR PLATING STYLE
Choosing the right plating for your challenge coin is important cuz it can change the look completely. If you’re not really sure, just pick one you think will look good. If you want to see other options, just let us know. We offer free unlimited revisions!
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GOLD
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CHOOSE YOUR EDGE STYLE
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OBLIQUE
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UNIQUE ADD-ONS
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SEQUENTIAL
NUMBERING
CUSTOM
ENGRAVING
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HONOR TRADITION WITH FIREFIGHTER CHALLENGE COINS
Lone Star Challenge Coins is your #1 supplier and designer of firefighter challenge coins because we go the extra mile to ensure you receive the best quality service and product.
Need help with creating your design? We can also help you create your custom challenge coin design, choose features that look good, and assist with ordering. Our customer service is top-notch, and we’re ready to assist you whenever you’re ready to order a coin.
Create a custom firefighter challenge coin with us today to receive your free proof and quote for your design. Discover the Lone Star difference now!
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