Description
From the skies over Normandy, to the jungles of Vietnam and the deserts of the Middle East, the legendary “Screaming Eagles” of the 101st Airborne division have reigned the world’s skies for over six invincible decades.
One of the most decorated divisions of the U.S. Army, the 101st Airborne is America’s finest air assault division and excels at performing forcible entry capability through heliborne assault operations. The unyielding courage of this division allows it to undertake missions far in front of forward-line troops, executing their mission with lethal efficiency in extremely hostile environments. The Screaming Eagles are capable of inserting thousands of warfighters hundreds of miles into enemy terrain in a single lift.
Only the toughest serve in this elite division and this honored fraternity of fighters cherishes its quest for a “Rendezvous with Destiny,” as the division’s first commander, Maj. Gen. William C. Lee, promised the first recruits of the 101st.
The obverse of this coin shows not only the motto “Rendezvous with Destiny,” but also some of the locations the 101st Airborne Division participated in. The reverse displays both the Parachutist Badge and Air Assault Badge with space to engrave and honor a family member or friend who has served in this division and earned these Badges.
Struck with an antique bronze and silver finish, this coin features rich color enamel.
Each coin measures 1 3/4 inch (44mm) in diameter.
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