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Tomb Guard Identification Badge Challenge Coin Centennial Edition
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Tomb Guard Identification Badge Challenge Coin Centennial Edition
A special challenge coin has been presented to each Tomb Guard at their TGBI Ceremony for years. This challenge coin measures 1.75’’ in diameter and an antique bronze finish. The back of the coin can be engraved with two lines. Spaces between words or dates count as a character. You can order more than one coin. Engraving can take up to several weeks to complete. The centennial dates 1921-2021 are on the front of the coin.
Examples of what can be engraved on each coin include:
Name
Rank
Date or date and time of Last Walk
Year of Last Walk
Badge number
Relief
Indicate what engraved text you would want on your coin(s) in the notes on your order. Please contact the quartermaster Dave Hathaway at ffhathaway@msn.com with any questions regarding ordering your challenge coins.
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Did you know?
How long does the Sentinel hesitate after the facing movement to begin the return walk? Is the rifle carried on the same shoulder all the time?
The Sentinel does not execute an about face, rather they stop on the 21st step, then turn and face the Tomb for 21 seconds. They then turn to face back down the mat, change the weapon to the outside shoulder, mentally count off 21 seconds, then step off for another 21 step walk down the mat. They face the Tomb at each end of the 21 step walk for 21 seconds. The Sentinel then repeats this over and over until the the Guard Change ceremony begins.
