Airborne and Ranger Training Brigade CSM Challenge Coin ARTB Numbered #030
⭐ KEY FEATURES
• U.S. Army Airborne and Ranger Training Brigade (ARTB) Command Sergeant Major (CSM) challenge coin featuring the brigade’s Ranger and Airborne training identity, senior enlisted leadership insignia, and distinctive open-center construction.
• Individually numbered #030, prominently displayed on the reverse beneath the U.S. Army eagle insignia, with the Command Sergeant Major rank insignia below. The outer ring identifies all four ARTB training battalions: 4th RTBn, 5th RTBn, 6th RTBn, and 1/507th PIR.
• Oversized 2.25-inch diameter with dimensional cut-out construction, raised sculpted insignia, contrasting antiqued gold-tone and silver-tone details, and vibrant blue enamel. Features Ranger and Airborne tabs, the Master Parachutist Badge, Pathfinder Badge, and the brigade motto NOT FOR THE WEAK OR FAINTHEARTED.
📌 DESCRIPTION
The Airborne and Ranger Training Brigade (ARTB) plays a central role in developing some of the U.S. Army’s most highly trained Soldiers. This Command Sergeant Major challenge coin, individually numbered #030, brings together the brigade’s four training battalions, iconic qualification insignia, and senior enlisted leadership identity in one substantial, intricately detailed design. Its combination of Ranger, Airborne, and Pathfinder symbolism makes it particularly meaningful to collectors familiar with these demanding Army training programs.
The obverse displays AIRBORNE AND RANGER TRAINING BRIGADE across the outer ring, with raised RANGER and AIRBORNE tabs positioned above the blue Infantry School shield bearing the famous FOLLOW ME motto and upright sword. Flanking the shield are the Master Parachutist Badge and the winged-torch Pathfinder Badge, representing two important Army airborne qualifications. The inscription NOT FOR THE WEAK OR FAINTHEARTED completes the outer ring, emphasizing the demanding standards associated with Ranger and Airborne training.
The reverse identifies the brigade’s four training battalions: 4th Ranger Training Battalion, responsible for the Darby Phase of Ranger School; 5th Ranger Training Battalion, responsible for the Mountain Phase; 6th Ranger Training Battalion, responsible for the Swamp Phase; and 1st Battalion, 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment, responsible for Airborne, Jumpmaster, and Pathfinder training. Above the central shield, raised scrolls display RANGERS LEAD THE WAY and AIRBORNE ALL THE WAY. The U.S. Army eagle insignia, numbered panel, and Command Sergeant Major rank device complete the reverse, connecting the brigade’s training mission with its senior enlisted leadership.
The open-center design gives the coin considerable visual depth, with the central shields, qualification badges, and raised lettering standing independently within the circular outer frame. Antiqued metal accents contrast with the blue enamel, while the dimensional construction provides a substantial presentation that stands apart from conventional flat challenge coins.
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📏 COIN DETAILS & DISPLAY
• Obverse: ARTB identification, Ranger and Airborne tabs, Follow Me shield, Master Parachutist and Pathfinder badges
• Reverse: Four ARTB training battalions, Army eagle, numbered #030 panel, Command Sergeant Major insignia
• Finish: Antiqued gold-tone and silver-tone metal with blue, black, yellow, red, and white enamel accents
• Diameter: Approx. 2.25 inches (please see photos for verification)
• Popular with collectors of: Ranger School, Army Airborne, Pathfinder, Command Sergeant Major, and military challenge coins
• Display Options: Shadow boxes, challenge coin racks, desks, offices, or military collections
🧭 CONDITION & PHOTO NOTES
This Airborne and Ranger Training Brigade CSM challenge coin presents nicely, with vibrant blue enamel, sharply defined Ranger and Airborne insignia, clear individually numbered #030 markings, and well-defined raised details throughout. The antiqued gold-tone and silver-tone surfaces show light handling marks, minor finish variation along the raised shield borders, and subtle edge wear visible in the photos. The open-center construction, lettering, and sculpted qualification badges remain well-defined, giving this substantial 2.25-inch coin an attractive overall appearance.
The dimensional construction is particularly noticeable along the raised qualification badges, central shields, and outer rim. The numbered panel remains clearly legible, and the contrasting metal finishes highlight the sculpted details when viewed from different angles.
As with most pre-owned collectible challenge coins, light evidence of handling, display, storage, or age may be present. Please review all photographs carefully, as they form part of the description and provide the best representation of the exact coin you will receive.
📸 Photos are taken under high-intensity lighting to highlight fine details, sculpting, and finish. This lighting may reveal minor surface characteristics that are often less noticeable during normal display.
🪙 This listing is for one (1) challenge coin only.
❗ Display stands, rulers, calipers, coin holders, and any other photo props shown are for presentation and measurement purposes only and are not included with the purchase.
💥 WHY THIS COIN STANDS OUT
• ARTB Command Sergeant Major identity: A senior enlisted leadership design incorporating recognizable U.S. Army CSM rank insignia.
• Four-battalion recognition: Identifies the complete brigade training structure, connecting Ranger School’s three phases with Airborne, Jumpmaster, and Pathfinder instruction.
• Numbered collector example: The prominent #030 identification distinguishes this specific coin.
• Intricate open-center construction: Oversized 2.25-inch profile with layered shields, sculpted qualification badges, antiqued metal finishes, and contrasting enamel.
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