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Infografik-Design Kurzbeschreibung

Infographic detailing the history of the "Challenge Coin". A brief intro with famous story and then to highlight 8-12 coins with fun details, history.

History, uses for coins, special coins, collectible coins, traditions, presidential involvment, etc.

Images of coins, secret handshake, tidbits of info of specific coins, wars, etc.

I think the main thing early to get right is the layout. Don't worry too much about the actual coins and which ones to use/talk about. The client will be able to guide us in that regard after they see the design. Lead with the story about pilot shot down and coin saving him. 2nd important area can be the "secret handshake" and a third area could be past presidents involvement with collecting or handing the challenge coins out. I'm open to your design ideas but I have a feeling that the look should be classy with a feeling of the importance of serving your country and tradition. Colors will probably be subtle and could almost be a sepia type look maybe. Old map look? Or maybe faded flags? Or maybe more patriotism is needed to connect with military demo which obviously has a lot of pride in our colores, symbols. Iconic miltary moments, "marines putting flag up at Iwo Jima", Images of american Eagle, or our flag. I will include lots of images to get you started.

To read about brief history of challenge coins:
http://mentalfloss.com/article/12630/brief-history-challenge-coins#ixzz2ohg6Hjnj

Origin copy:
A popular story about how challenge coins came to be, dates back to World War I, when a wealthy officer had bronze medallions struck with the flying squadron’s insignia to give to his men. Shortly after, one of the young flying aces was shot down over Germany and captured. The Germans took everything on his person except the small leather pouch he wore around his neck that happened to contain his medallion.
The pilot escaped and made his way to France. But the French believed he was a spy, and sentenced him to execution. In an effort to prove his identity, the pilot presented the medallion. A French soldier happened to recognize the insignia and the execution was delayed. The French confirmed his identity and sent him back to his unit.
THE SECRET HANDSHAKE
In June 2011, Secretary of Defense Robert Gates toured military bases in Afghanistan before his impending retirement. Along the way, he shook hands with dozens of men and women in the Armed Forces in what, to the naked eye, appeared to be a simple exchange of respect. It was, in fact, a secret handshake with a surprise inside for the recipient—a special Secretary of Defense challenge coin.
Not all challenge coins are passed by secret handshake, but it has become a tradition that many uphold. It could have its origins in the Second Boer War, fought between the British and South African colonists at the turn of the 20th century. The British hired many soldiers of fortune for the conflict, who, due to their mercenary status, were unable to earn medals of valor. It was not unusual, though, for the commanding officer of those mercenaries to receive the accommodation instead. Stories say that non-commissioned officers would often sneak into the tent of an unjustly awarded officer and cut the medal from the ribbon. Then, in a public ceremony, they would call the deserving mercenary forward and, palming the medal, shake his hand, passing it to the soldier as a way of indirectly thanking him for his service.

PRESIDENT (AND VICE PRESIDENT) CHALLENGE COINS
Starting with Bill Clinton, every president has had his own challenge coin and, since Dick Cheney, the vice president has had one, too.
There are usually a few different Presidential coins—one for the inauguration, one that commemorates his administration, and one available to the general public, often in gift shops or online. But there's one special, official presidential coin that can only be received by shaking the hand of the most powerful man in the world. As you can probably guess, this is the rarest and most sought-after of all challenge coins.
The President can hand out a coin at his own discretion, but they are usually reserved for special occasions, military personnel, or foreign dignitaries. It’s been said that George W. Bush reserved his coins for injured soldiers coming back from the Middle East. President Obama hands them out fairly often, most notably to soldiers that man the stairs on Air Force One.

Zielmarkt/( -märkte)

Active and retired military and families of.

Industrie/Einheitstyp

Graphic Design

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