Description
The United States Coast Guard Academy (USCGA) is a service academy of the United States Coast Guard in New London, Connecticut. Founded in 1876, it is the smallest of the five U.S. service academies and provides education to future Coast Guard officers in one of nine major fields of study.
Students are officers-in-training and are referred to as cadets, and upon graduation receive a Bachelor of Science degree and are commissioned as Coast Guard ensigns with a five-year active-duty service obligation, with additional years if the graduate attends flight school or subsequent government-funded graduate school. Out of approximately 250 cadets entering the academy each summer, around 200 graduate. Cadets can choose from among nine majors, with a curriculum that is graded according to their performance in a holistic program of academics, physical fitness, character, and leadership.
This coin is dedicated to USCG Academy Delta Company. It is one of the eight companies, specifically responsible for the Corps of Cadets’ drills and ceremonies, managing color guard, honor guards and parade details. USCG Academy Delta Company , also known as the “Dogs,” play a key role in training, particularly during Swab Summer, and maintain traditions like the Hall of Heroes and Wall of Gallantry.
This handsome brass challenge coin is finished in a shiny gold and given richly-colored enamels.
Each coin measures 1 3/4 inch (44mm) in diameter.
