Description: This auction is for a RARE and AUTHENTIC ULTRA RARE USAP Operation Deep Freeze Task Force 43 Antarctic Challenge Coin Box (You can of course use this box for whatever you want, not just challenge coins) (This box clearly has seem some use in the world's most extreme conditions in the Antarctic, I wiped it off, but did NOT use any metal clearer or wood oil on it, I thought you might want the original patina or restore it yourself) Operation Deep Freeze (OpDFrz or ODF) is codename for a series of United States missions to Antarctica, beginning with "Operation Deep Freeze I" in 1955–56, followed by "Operation Deep Freeze II", "Operation Deep Freeze III", and so on. (There was an initial operation before Admiral Richard Byrd proposed 'Deep Freeze'). Given the continuing and constant US presence in Antarctica since that date, "Operation Deep Freeze" has come to be used as a general term for US operations in that continent, and in particular for the regular missions to resupply US Antarctic bases, coordinated by the United States military. I’m thinning out my Challenge Coin collection and need to get rid of most of my coins. I drastically reduce shipping with each auction you win within the same order!!!Let me know if you have any questions.This coin is NOT a reproduction. Nor is it a Chinese knock-off done by an overstamp (the process of taking an authentic coin and stamping it wax to build a mold to make knock-offs. You can generally tell these coins by their lack of detail, shallow relief, poor epoxy and paint, and overall "something is not-quite-rightness") I have served in both the Army and Air Force, in the Pentagon for senior military leaders, at the Old Guard, the Army's Escort to the President, and for numerous units all over the world. I know coins, know what they mean both as professional mementos and collectibles. I'm not by any means the fore most authority, but I've owned literally thousands of coins in my collection, and will do what I can to provide you with the highest quality product and information. Best Regards! I do try to incorporate recycled shipping materials into my orders; mailers, boxes, coin sleeves, bubble wrap if necessary, etc. I do this to keep my shipping cost down and in doing so, pass those savings on to you. The size, shape, and weight of your coin will dictate the packaging and how it is mailed. We do dollar cost averaging to ensure that we can keep USPS First Class mail cost down. I take ALL photos in natural sun light to try to best capture true color. This can make some softer bronzes seem almost grey and shiny gold-tones appear silver. I find the natural sun light gives the best contrast for 3d detail and preserves natural epoxy color. The counter to this is it can also cause a glare at the tops of coins with High Gloss coatings. Please email me with ANY questions. Please support your local VFWThank you for your consideration
Price: 250 USD
Location: Dallas, Texas
End Time: 2024-01-24T05:18:46.000Z
Shipping Cost: 5 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Type: Challenge Coin
Modified Item: No
