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USN Damage Control Commemorative Coin

USN Damage Control Commemorative Coin features durable metal, perfect for bulk procurement, honoring firefighting and flood control heritage.

USN Damage Control Commemorative Coin Features and normal information:

Feature	Benefit
100% Custom Design	Create unique police department logos/mottos for graduation memorabilia.
Durable Zinc Alloy	5mm thickness ensures longevity and premium feel.
Fast Production	MOQ 50pcs; 15-day delivery from professional challenge coins factory.
Antique gold	Luxury finish for prestigious school awards & gifts.
Bulk Discounts	Cost-effective for large student groups and events.

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USN Damage Control Commemorative Coin Description

USN Damage Control Commemorative Coin

Honor the DC Party. Celebrate Shipboard Survival. Preserve the Heritage.

This USN Damage Control Commemorative Coin is a tribute to the elite firefighters, hole-pluggers, and flood-fighters of the United States Navy — the Damage Controlmen (DC) and the legendary “Alfa” and “Bravo” repair parties. Featuring the iconic crossed axes and firefighting helmet emblem, this medal embodies the core values of Readiness, Sacrifice, and Unwavering Courage during the most perilous moments at sea.

Product Features

Intricate Design: Detailed crossed axes, firefighter helmet, and vintage “USN Damage Control” text with raised ship-call symbol details
Premium Quality: High-grade copper-core metal with antique finish for lasting durability against the elements
Double-Sided Artwork: Official DC insignia on obverse, historical firefighting quotes and survival mantras on reverse
Perfect Size: Standard challenge coin diameter (1.75 inches / 44mm), ideal for pocket carry or shadow box display
Commemorative Edition: Honors the history of the Damage Control School and the legacy of Pearl Harbor firefighting response

Benefit	Description
Authentic Design	Faithfully reproduces official Damage Controlman rating symbols and shipboard emergency icons
Conversation Starter	Unique piece that invites sharing of stories about shipboard fires, flooding drills, and at-sea heroics
Durable Keepsake	Scratch-resistant enamel and solid metal construction, built to last generations as a family heirloom
Versatile Use	Display in shadow box, gift to a retiring DC, trade in the Chief’s Mess, or carry for daily motivation

Order now to secure this limited 2013 commemorative design. Contact our wholesale team for bulk pricing and customization options.

USN Damage Control Commemorative Coin Technical

Parameter	Specification
Material	Zinc Alloy (AZ91D)
Diameter	1.5″-3″ (Standard)
Thickness	5mm ±0.2mm
Plating	24K Gold Electroplating
MOQ	50 pcs
Packaging	Polybags + Velvet Cases
Production Time	10-15 Days
Custom Options	Epoxy Domes, Edge Numbering

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USN Damage Control Commemorative Coin Applications

For Collectors:

A rare addition to any naval heritage challenge coin collection, this piece represents authentic U.S. Navy Damage Controlman history, craftsmanship, and the legacy of shipboard firefighting and flood control. Highly sought after by enthusiasts of Navy rating memorabilia and vintage military coins.

For Corporate Buyers:

Perfect for wholesale orders, corporate gifting, or promotional campaigns. Customize with your organization’s logo for team recognition programs, safety awards, or maritime industry events. An ideal giveaway for shipping companies, marine safety training firms, and defense contractors.

For Navy Commands & Units:

Ideal for award ceremonies, DC qualification completions, repair locker recognition, and command commemorations. Honor outstanding damage control performance with a meaningful token of appreciation. Perfect for presenting to members of the “Alfa” and “Bravo” parties who demonstrate exceptional readiness.

For Gift Retailers & Museum Shops:

High-margin collectible coin with strong appeal to Navy veterans, military enthusiasts, firefighting memorabilia collectors, and patriotic buyers. Excellent addition to Navy exchange stores, maritime museum gift shops, and military surplus retailers.

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USN Damage Control Commemorative Coin – FAQs

Q: What is the purpose of the USN Damage Control Commemorative Coin?
A: This commemorative coin recognizes the critical role of U.S. Navy Damage Control personnel in ship safety, emergency response, and onboard firefighting operations.

Q: What symbols are commonly featured in the design?
A: Designs often include firefighting equipment, damage control insignia, naval symbols, watertight doors, anchors, or shipboard emergency imagery.

Q: Can the coin be personalized for a specific ship or command?
A: Yes, you can customize the coin with ship names, hull numbers, command emblems, deployment dates, or custom text.

Q: Are multi-color enamel designs available?
A: Absolutely. Soft enamel and hard enamel color options can be added to highlight logos, flames, insignia, and other detailed artwork.

Q: Is this coin appropriate for retirement or recognition ceremonies?
A: Yes, it is widely used for recognition awards, retirement gifts, training graduations, and shipboard commemorative events.

FAQS

Where can I get a challenge coin made?

At GT Gifts a qualified custom challenge coin manufacturer, the ordering process is very easy for you to operate.
Sending us your challenge coin request, you only need to follow each step and select your favorite choice. Artwork Design-Mold Making—Die Casting—Stamping—Die Struck—Split from Outlet—Polishing—Painting —Baking—Packing—Delivering.

How many colors can I use in custom coins?

At GT Gifts, all the challenge coins and lapel pins use international pantone colors. If you add one color, the price is $0.1 per color. The screen printing is not limited. But the more color it is, the more expensive the price is.

How to create custom challenge coins?

How do you make custom made challenge coins? Our all custom coins are made of metal like iron, brass, and zinc alloy. Different crafts use different metals to get a perfect effect. Our custom challenge coins use different plating to get fantastic effects.
Especially, custom double plating coins are very popular among customers. Our coins include die-struck challenge coins and die-cast challenge coins. Make your own coins with GT Gifts.

Do challenge coins have regular shapes, thickness, and size?

Not always. It depends on your needs. We can create custom-shaped challenge coins for you with the best quality. Welcome to design specially shaped coins like cut-out shapes!
Most of them require 2″ in size. The standard thickness of our custom coins is 3.0mm, if you need 3D more high, it can be realized, usually our 3D highest 9.5mm edges 3.5mm. Meanwhile, different coin sizes can be welcomed.

Can you create different edges for custom challenge coins?

Of course. As we know, different edges can create perfect effects. Therefore, we provide you like Standard edge, Rope edge, Leaft edge, Cross cut edge, Spur edge, Oblique line edge, Bezel edge, and so on. You can know more information on our web www.gt-gifts.com

What type of artwork do you accept?

JPG, PDF, PNG, EPS, AI, etc. If you want to send your picture in other forms, you have other forms, also send us freely. We have own designer to help you exchange it.

How much do custom coins cost?

The challenge coin prices depend on the size of the required currency and the options. Please refer to the challenge coin pricing from our online quotation system cheap challenge coins. We’re sure that you won’t find any other best challenge coins than ours.
GT Gifts doesn’t have any requirements for your order quantities. Custom challenge coins no minimum! But there is a below-minimum fee.

Must I pay a mold fee when customizing coins?

When you customize your coins the first time, a mold fee needs to pay. But our mold fee is free in the next two years and we will keep it in our mold room.

If I have a favorite picture. Can you use it in my coin design?

Before the production of your order, you can cancel it at any time and are entitled to our money back. However, once your product has molding or been finished, we won’t cancel it. If you get a defective product, we will either re-make your order free of charge or give a discount. But this is rare!

How to pay for your order of coins?

You can pay for your order online Paypal or t/. Production will begin as soon as your payment is received.

What are UV printed coins?

The UV printed coins are made with printing crafts. They can 100% show your design with vivid colors and patterns. If too many colors can not realize on enamel colors filling,usually we suggest UV printing.

What is the turnaround time for challenge coins?

Our shortest turnaround time is typically 7-15 days for production, with 3-5 days for shipping. If you are not in a hurry to receive the items, longer turnaround times will offer a shipping discount. It ranges from 15, 20, and 30 working days, with a 10, 20, and 30 percent discount accordingly.

Can I order this design from your website?

All images in the gallery and exhibition and their designs are the copyrighted designs of our customers. You cannot order someone else’s design without their explicit permission.

What are the challenge coins made out of?

Typically, our challenge coins are either made of Brass or zinc.

What metal finish options are available?

There is shiny gold, shiny silver, shiny copper, shiny black nickel, two tone, antique gold, antique brass, antique silver, antique copper, two tone, and rainbow finish.

What is the difference between 2D and 3D?

With a 2D coin, the surface will be flat, and the metal line work that makes up the design will be raised, with the top of the line flat. With a 3D coin, the surface will be raised, and the design will be detailed and rounded off to give it a 3D effect. 3D will be more expensive.
A 2D coin only has two levels, one raised level over a lower recessed level, 3D coins have infinite levels of raised and recessed detail, allowing for sculpted images and rounded edges with more realistic depth on a coin’s metallic surface.