Description: Rare German Navy Challenge Coin given by the Commanding Officer of the 2nd Frigate Squadron (2. Fregattengeschwader) in the Mediterranean, during a NATO exercise in 2022. High-gloss coin features the seal of the Fregattengeschwader and the word "Kommandeur" (commander) on one side. On the other, an image of the two frigate types in the squadron: the Sachsen class 124, and Brandenburg class 123. The first 2. Fregattengeschwader was created on October 1, 1988, succeeding the 2nd Escort Squadron (2. Geleitgeschwader) at the same base.[3] At first, the Bremen-class frigates F211 Köln and F212 Karlsruhe were transferred to the squadron with the 2nd batch, consisting of frigates F213 Augsburg and F214 Lübeck, following in 1989 and 1990 respectively.The current unit was created on January 9, 2006, when the 1st (Sachsen-class frigates) and the 6th squadrons (Brandenburg-class frigates) were combined to form the new 2nd Frigate Squadron.[4]Sachsen-class (124) frigatesF219 SachsenF220 HamburgF221 HessenBrandenburg-class (123) frigatesF215 BrandenburgF216 Schleswig-HolsteinF217 BayernF218 Mecklenburg-Vorpommern https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Einsatzflottille_2 This is an authentic "first hand" coin - all coins come from my personal collection and were presented to me during my career in the U.S. Navy. All coins are in excellent condition unless otherwise noted, though may show minor signs of carry (very small scratches in enamel, etc). Message me for any questions - check my other listings for more coins. Measures just over 1.5 inches in diameter.
Price: 74.99 USD
Location: Fairfax Station, Virginia
End Time: 2024-11-24T03:07:23.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Original/Reproduction: Original
Theme: Militaria
Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
