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Purple Heart Challenge Coin
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Purple Heart Challenge Coin
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Purple Heart Challenge Coin

Artifact SeriesObama Administration Collection 2009-2017
Artifact ID2018.1.204
Object Type Coin, Challenge
Medium metal, enamel, ink
DimensionsOverall - 3D Diam 1 3/4 in x H 1/8 in (0.3 cm x 4.4 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionChallenge coin for the Military Order of the Purple Heart with gold-toned metal. Obverse depicts the insignia of the Purple Heart medal surrounded by laurels and two rings of text. All text is metal set in purple enamel. Reverse has a resin-covered graphic in the center depicting a man in military uniform in front of a bunker with mountains the background. Surrounding the bunker are three military insignia, with Marine Corps in the center. Circling the resin image is a ring of text set into purple enamel.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed on obverse, around the outer edge: MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART Robert J. Puskar Inscribed on obverse, around the inner ring: NATIONAL COMMANDER 2015-2016 Inscribed on reverse, around the outer edge: 1st Marine Air Wing - 3rd Marine Division MATCU-62 - Vietnam - Dong Ha - Khe Sanh - 1967-1968
Custodial History / ProvenanceThis item is material associated with various agencies and offices during the Obama administration and maintained as government property 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 SeriesObama Administration Collection 2009-2017 (National Archives Identifier 66540607)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Obama Presidential Library. The Obama Presidential Library 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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