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Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
USS Enterprise Challenge Coin
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

USS Enterprise Challenge Coin

Artifact SeriesObama Administration Collection 2009-2017
Artifact ID2018.1.112
Object Type Coin, Challenge
Date 2012
Medium metal, enamel
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 2 in x W 2 1/4 in x D 1/8 in (5.1 cm x 5.7 cm x 0.3 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionA square nickel brass, or nickel silver, challenge coin for the Weapons Elevator Division on the U.S.S. Enterprise. Text on the obverse and reverse with a black and yellow striped enamel strip at the base of both sides.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed on obverse: USS ENTERPRISE (CVN 65) FINAL DEPLOYMENT 2012 THE LAST AND BEST G-4 WEAPONS ELEVATORS DIVISION "WE GO VERTICAL WHILE EVERYONE ELSE GOES HORIZONTAL" Engraved on reverse: [dozens of lines of text listing all the members of the unit]
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
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