Challenge Coin USMC 3rd Marine Division Commemorative Coin

The offered 3RD MARINE DIVISION CHALLENGE COIN is an official product licensed by the United States Marine Corps,belonging to patriotic collector's series. The license is certified by the Department of the Navy hologram sticker on the packaging.

3rd Division is an infantry division Usmc. The primary mission of the 3rd U.S. Marine Division is to conduct amphibious operations. The Division is supported by naval aviation and is prepared to be used as an integral part of the Naval Expeditionary Force in amphibious operations.

The 3rd Division participated in battles in the Pacific, including the Battle of Iwo Jima, where it faced well-organized and determined enemy resistance. The area, ideal for defense, was heavily fortified by caves and covered artillery positions. Progress has been slow and casualties have been severe. The battle for Iwo Jima cost the 3rd Division 1131 dead and another 4,438 wounded.

In modern times, the 3rd Division participated in Iraqi Freedom, Operation Tomodachi, Enduring Freedom.