Desert Storm USAF Seal MerlinGold® Challenge Coin

Desert Storm USAF Seal MerlinGold® Challenge Coin
- 1 1/2 inch (39mm) Round
- MerlinGold® Proof-like
The thunderous power of the U.S. Air Force was the key element in the success of Opearation Desert Storm in 1991. In the course of the 43-day campaign, Air Force pilots led more than 42,000 combat missions, decimating the enemy's defenses, severing its supply lines, and severely debilitating its morale. The punishing air campaign led by the U.S. Air Force hastened the full retreat of Saddam Hussein's soldiers and allowed U.S. and Allied ground forces to achieve their stated objective: the liberation of Kuwait. The coin is a tribute to the power and precision of the U.S. Air Force and commemorates its vital role in the successful completion of Operation Desert Storm. The obverse contains the American Bald Eagle, depicted in full flight against the backdrop of a desert landscape. The reverse contains the official U.S. Air Force Seal. This proof-like coin is minted in MerlinGoldÂ®, a proprietary brass alloy that simulates the look and feel of gold. Each coin comes packaged in a durable Lucite capsule and is accompanied by a header card that highlights the outstanding accomplishments of the United States Air Force.

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