US Marines Warrant Officer 1

USMC Warrant Officer 1

Demonstrating a proven grasp of technical skills and abilities, those who earn the rank Warrant Officer 1 in the U.S. Marine Corps play a vital role in the chain of command.

Those Marines who achieve the status of Warrant Officer 1 are counted on to operate specialized equipment, gather and communicate sensitive intelligence information, and engage in a full-range of direct combat and administrative support activities. Providing first-rate analysis and technical expertise to guide the decisions of their superiors, these talented individuals are crucial to the mission success of the U.S. Marine Corps around the world.

This coin salutes the advanced skill and inspiring ability of all those who have earned the rank of Warrant Officer 1 in the world's most elite amphibious assault force. The obverse features a gold plated and enameled rendering of the rank insignia worn by these proud warriors. The reverse bears the globe, eagle, and anchor emblem of the U.S. Marine Corps, all gold-plated. The coin is struck in a brass alloy, with a gold plated rope edge and an enamel finish, and comes packaged with a header card that describes the history and mission of the U.S. Marine Corps.