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Amphibious Construction Battalion 2 Challenge Coin
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Amphibious Construction Battalion 2 Challenge Coin
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Amphibious Construction Battalion 2 Challenge Coin

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.723144.5
Object Type Coin, Challenge
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium metal, plastic
DimensionsOverall Diam 1 3/4 in x D 1/8 in (0.3 cm x 4.4 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionAmphibious Construction Battalion 2 challenge coin with plastic inset on both sides. Front has the geographic boundaries of Iraq and surrounding countries in the middle background with a large red "2", an alligator/crocodile and "IRAQ" in red overlap in the foreground. "Amphibious Construction Battalion" in black along the outside edge. Back has a yellow background with a large octagon inset with a large yellow "2" and "Detail Iraq IV" in red on top.
Inscriptions and MarkingsPrinted text around outer edge of obverse: AMPHIBIOUS CONSTRUCTION BATTALION Printed text on reverse: DETAIL IRAQ IV
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Barack Obama during the Obama Administration. It was received through the Office of the President and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in January 2017 for deposit with the Obama Presidential Library.Additional Details
National Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesDomestic Gifts (National Archives Identifier 66540613)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Obama Presidential Library and Museum. The Obama Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.
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