US NAVY - USS ARTHUR W. RADFORD (DD-968) Challenge Coin w/ Presentation Box

Description: This is a great looking US NAVY - USS Arthur W. Radford (DD-968) challenge coin. Coin has reeded edges and is about 1 9/16" in diameter. Front side of coin is printed and colorized while the rear side is raised lettering and gold plated. Coin is contained in an acrylic air tight holder and displayed in an attractive blue velvet presentation box which will make this a very impressive gift. USS Arthur W. Radford (DD-968) was a Spruance-class destroyer in the united States Navy. She was named for Admiral Arthur W. Radford USN (1896–1973), the first naval officer to be Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staffs. Arthur W. Radford was laid down 31 January 1974 by the Ingalls Shipbuilding Division of Litton Industries at Pascagoula, Mississippi and launched on 1 March 1975, sponsored by Mrs. Arthur Radford, the admiral's widow. Arthur W. Radford was commissioned on 16 April 1977, and decommissioned on 18 March 2003, after serving 26 years. On 10 August 2011, her hull was scuttled off the coast of Delaware, to form part of an artificial reef. Namesake: Arthur W. Radford Ordered: 15 January 1971 Builder: Ingalls Shipbuilding Laid down: 31 January 1974 Launched: 1 March 1975 Christened: 5 April 1975 Acquired: 4 April 1977 Commissioned: 16 April 1977 Decommissioned: 18 March 2003 Struck: 6 April 2004 Motto: Patriotism, Perseverance, and Preparedness Fate: Scuttled 10 August 2011 for use in the Del-Jersey-Land Inshore Reef. *COMBINED SHIPPING AVAILABLE* For combined shipping place all items in cart then purchase all items together from cart for 1 combined shipping charge...

Price: 19.99 USD

Location: New Braunfels, Texas

End Time: 2025-01-24T00:14:35.000Z

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