United States Coast Guard - 'Don't Tread On Me'______

This 1 3/4' challenge coin pays tribute to the men and women of the U.S. Coast Guard, who risk their lives each day to protect our freedoms. ----

 Confronting America's enemies on both America's and distant shores, the courageous men and women of the United States Coast Guard have confronted each and every threat to the nation's security with trademark tenacity and unparalleled skill. The bold fighting spirit of all of America's military men and women is captured in the classic slogan: 'Don't Tread on Me.' This enduring motto, which traces its origins to America's Revolutionary War, still serves as an emblem of the strength of the world's most powerful military force.

Exhibiting fierce pride and an insatiable appetite for victory, America's military forces have vigorously defended the cause of freedom for more than 200 years.