AH-1 Cobra Marine Challenge Coin

AH-1 Cobra Marine Challenge Coin

The US Marine Corps first used the AH-1 Cobra attack helicopter in Vietnam. Originally developed by Bell for the US Army and entering service in 1967, the Cobra’s slim profile and lethal “bite” led to its venomous nickname. Armaments originally sported by the AH-1 include a 20mm Gatling gun and 2.75-inch rockets, making it a welcome sight to the ground troops it was designed to support.

Matching its namesake, the Marine AH-1 coin is bold and impressive, capturing the single-engine AH-1 Cobras as originally delivered as deadly gunships inflicting devastation and destruction on the Viet Cong forces. Whether you carry yours as a veteran or give one as a gift, it is a tribute to the bravery and dedication of the warriors who served with pride to preserve freedom and to engage the enemy forces in combat.

Minted in the USA of solid bronze with an antique finish using special deep-relief dies for exceptional quality and detail, the obverse of the AH-1 challenge coin features front, side, and top profiles of the AH-1 Cobra in the background, while an AH-1 Cobra in attack occupies the foreground. The reverse of this coin features the emblem of the United States Marine Corps.