USS Tortuga Sergeant Major Custom Challenge Coin

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USS Tortuga Sergeant Major Custom Challenge Coin

This USS Tortuga LSD-46 challenge coin features custom sea turtle shape, perfect for B2B procurement and First Class Petty Officer recognition .Custom minted challenge coin for wholesale.

USS Tortuga Sergeant Major Custom Challenge Coin Features and normal information:

Feature	Benefit
Custom Sea Turtle Shape	Unique design reflects the ship’s name and identity, making it a standout collectible for USS Tortuga personnel and naval memorabilia enthusiasts.
Integrated Bottle Opener	Combines commemorative value with practical functionality, ideal for daily use and shipboard camaraderie.
Durable Zinc Alloy	5mm thickness ensures longevity and a premium feel for daily carry or display.
Full-Color Enamel Detailing	Vibrant, long-lasting colors capture the ship’s insignia and intricate design elements with precision.
Officially Inspired USN Design	Creates an authentic tribute to USS Tortuga and the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship legacy.
Bulk Discounts	Cost-effective for large unit orders, FCPO distributions, and collector programs.

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USS Tortuga Sergeant Major Custom Challenge Coin Description

USS Tortuga Sergeant Major Custom Challenge Coin

Camp Pendleton Challenge Coin

Honor Leadership. Celebrate Service. Preserve Dock Landing Ship Legacy.

This USS Tortuga Sergeant Major Custom Challenge Coin is a premium collectible inspired by the dedicated First Class Petty Officers (FCPOs) who have served aboard the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD-46). Featuring a custom sea turtle-shaped design, this coin embodies the core values of Honor, Courage, and Commitment that define the ship’s senior enlisted leaders and the Navy’s amphibious warfare community.

Commissioned on November 17, 1990, USS Tortuga (LSD-46) served with distinction for over three decades, including forward-deployed service in Sasebo, Japan, from 2006 to 2013. Designed to operate with Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) vessels, the ship provided critical amphibious assault capabilities to the U.S. 7th Fleet. This coin honors the leadership of the ship’s senior enlisted personnel—from the First Class Petty Officers who mentored junior sailors to the command leadership who guided the ship through decades of service.

Product Features

Custom Sea Turtle Shape: The coin is designed in a unique sea turtle shape with the head and flippers, reflecting the ship’s name and identity—a standout collectible for USS Tortuga personnel and naval memorabilia enthusiasts
Integrated Bottle Opener: The coin doubles as a practical bottle opener, combining commemorative value with everyday functionality for shipboard camaraderie
Detailed Design: Intricate details on the flippers and USS Tortuga’s insignia are precisely cut and painted with full-color enamel
Premium Quality: Minted from durable zinc alloy with antique brass or silver finish, substantial thickness, and high-relief detailing for lasting durability
Officially Inspired USN Design: Faithfully reproduces the ship’s insignia and dock landing ship heritage, creating an authentic tribute to USS Tortuga and the amphibious warfare community

Feature	Benefit
Custom Sea Turtle Shape	Unique design reflects the ship’s name and identity, making it a standout collectible for USS Tortuga personnel and naval memorabilia enthusiasts
Integrated Bottle Opener	Combines commemorative value with practical functionality, ideal for daily use and shipboard camaraderie
Durable Zinc Alloy	5mm thickness ensures longevity and a premium feel for daily carry or display
Full-Color Enamel Detailing	Vibrant, long-lasting colors capture the ship’s insignia and intricate design elements with precision
Officially Inspired USN Design	Creates an authentic tribute to USS Tortuga and the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship legacy
Bulk Discounts	Cost-effective for large unit orders, FCPO distributions, and collector programs

Order now to secure this distinguished USS Tortuga commemorative coin. Contact our wholesale team for bulk pricing and customization options.

USS Tortuga Sergeant Major Custom Challenge 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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MOQ: 50 pcs
Typical production: 10-15 days after artwork approval
Proofing: Digital artwork proof before production
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USS Tortuga Sergeant Major Custom Challenge Coin Applications

For First Class Petty Officer Recognition & FCPO Community Commemoration

The coin was specifically designed for the ship’s First Class Petty Officers (FCPOs), serving as a unique token of their leadership and dedication within the command . This honors the critical role of senior enlisted leaders who mentor junior sailors and uphold the traditions of the Navy’s “Deckplate Leadership” culture.

For Promotion & Command Recognition Ceremonies

The coin is presented during formal promotion and recognition ceremonies. A DVIDS image shows Commander Rosie Goscinski, Commanding Officer of the USS Tortuga, handing a challenge coin to a newly promoted Lieutenant aboard the decommissioned USS Wisconsin . This demonstrates its use in marking career milestones and recognizing professional achievement.

For Shipboard & Unit Morale

As a custom-designed coin shaped like a sea turtle, it is a highly distinctive symbol of unit identity and pride. Its use in building morale, fostering camaraderie, and reinforcing the shared experience of serving aboard the “Tough, Tall, Tenacious” USS Tortuga reflects standard challenge coin traditions within the Navy.

For Practical Use & Tradition (Coin Checks)

This coin is designed to double as a functional bottle opener . This practical feature makes it a unique item for daily use and shipboard camaraderie, carrying it for the traditional “coin check” challenge to reinforce esprit de corps.

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USS Tortuga Sergeant Major Custom Challenge Coin – FAQs

Q: What is the USS Tortuga Sergeant Major Custom Challenge Coin?
A: It is a customized military coin honoring the service, leadership, and dedication of USS Tortuga Sergeant Major personnel.

Q: Who is this USS Tortuga military challenge coin designed for?
A: It is designed for Navy personnel, Sergeant Majors, military units, veterans, service members, and challenge coin collectors.

Q: What does this Navy challenge coin represent?
A: It represents military leadership, commitment, teamwork, service excellence, and the proud heritage of USS Tortuga.

Q: What makes this USS Tortuga coin unique?
A: It features a custom Navy-inspired design with detailed ship elements, military symbols, and collectible craftsmanship.

Q: Can this USS Tortuga Sergeant Major coin be customized?
A: Yes. Custom options include ship names, rank details, unit logos, dates, personal messages, colors, and packaging.

Q: Can I order USS Tortuga Sergeant Major Challenge Coins in bulk?
A: Yes. Bulk orders are available for Navy units, military organizations, events, and collectors.

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.