Description
Established as an official unified combatant command of the U.S. Military in 1987, U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) trains and equips America’s elite covert units.
There are more than the 5 major branches of USSOCOM that operate around the world. For each of the populated continents there are a specific Special Operations Commands, such as Africa, Europe, and Pacific. As its primary duty and mission, USSOCOM assumes full command and control responsibilities for these forces, coordinating their unique assets in each section of the world when necessary for maximum operational effectiveness. Exhibiting an unrivaled ability to insert themselves into any environment and extract undetected once the mission is accomplished, the members of these units have earned a reputation as “Quiet Professionals”.
This coin salutes the unmatched skill and inspiring courage of those warriors who so proudly serve the U.S. Special Operations Command and honors their commitment to their sworn duty in perilous conditions all over the world. The obvers shows the iconic USSOCOM official seal surrounded by a handsome dark black enamel. The reverse features the 5 different branches of the military and there SOCOM departments.
Minted from solid bronze, and finished with an antique patina and beautiful enamel colors.
Each coin measures as 2.25″ (56mm) x 1.85″ (47mm) oval shape.