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Silence and Respect Challenge Coin 50 Coins
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Silence and Respect Challenge Coin 50 Coins
This challenge coin has been available to the platoon but is now available for all Tomb Guards. Your badge number is stamped between the feet of the Tomb Guard on each coin. If you do not have a badge number, you can either order them blank or use your initials. Each challenge coin measures 2'' in diameter. Coins may take 4-6 weeks to arrive. Minimum order is for 25 coins. These coins are sold at cost plus the cost of shipping from the vendor to you. The shipping is included in the price.
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Did you know?
Has anyone ever tried to get past the Tomb guards, or attempted to deface the Tomb?
Yes, that is the reason why we now guard the Tomb. Back in the early 1920's, we didn't have guards and the Tomb looked much different. It was flat at ground level without the 70 ton marble 'cap'. People often came to the cemetery in those days and a few actually used the Tomb as a picnic area, likely because of the view. Soon after in 1925, they posted a civilian guard. In 1926, a US Army soldier was posted during cemetery hours. On July 1, 1937 guard duty was expanded to the 24 hour watch. Since then, the ceremony has evolved throughout the years to what you see today. Today, most of the challenges faced by the Sentinels are tourists who are speaking too loudly or attempting to get a better picture (by entering the post).