De Oppresso Liber—To Free the Oppressed. This dual-sided commemorative challenge coin honors the elite warriors of the United States Army Special Forces, the legendary Green Berets. The front features a skull wearing a green beret with Special Forces insignia, crossed arrows, and the text "SPECIAL FORCES" with "MOTIVATED. DEDICATED. LETHAL." on a black enamel background with gold raised details. The reverse showcases the Special Forces crest with crossed arrows behind a dagger, the "DE OPPRESSO LIBER" motto banner, and "UNITED STATES ARMY SPECIAL FORCES" text on a polished gold finish.
About the Design
The United States Army Special Forces, commonly known as the Green Berets, were officially established in 1952, though their roots trace back to World War II's Office of Strategic Services (OSS). The Green Beret was authorized by President John F. Kennedy in 1961, who recognized the Special Forces as a symbol of excellence and a badge of courage. The Latin motto "De Oppresso Liber" (To Free the Oppressed) reflects the unit's primary mission of unconventional warfare, foreign internal defense, and training allied forces. The skull wearing the green beret has become an iconic symbol within the Special Forces community, representing the warrior ethos and the willingness to face death in service of freedom. The crossed arrows are part of the official Special Forces insignia, symbolizing unconventional warfare capabilities. The dagger represents the unit's direct action and counter-terrorism capabilities. Special Forces operators are trained in multiple specialties including weapons, engineering, medicine, communications, and intelligence, making them among the most versatile soldiers in the world. The "MOTIVATED. DEDICATED. LETHAL." inscription captures the mindset required to earn the green beret. The gold plating with black enamel accents and dimensional relief give the coin the feel of an official Special Forces challenge coin rather than a modern mint issue, making it suited for military display collections and Green Beret-themed cabinets.
Product Features
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Design: Dual-sided with Special Forces skull and official crest
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Material: Gold-plated iron
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Diameter: 40mm
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Weight: Approximately 30g
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Finish: Gold-plated with black enamel accents and dimensional relief
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Packaging: Acrylic transparent hard shell protective case
(This is a commemorative collectible and not legal tender)
Perfect For
- Special Forces veterans and Green Berets
- US Army Special Forces collectors
- Military challenge coin and unconventional warfare displays
- De Oppresso Liber and elite unit collections
Shipping
Free worldwide tracked shipping
Estimated delivery: 9–14 days
Each coin is securely packaged for safe arrival.
Display Idea
Ideal for shadow boxes, collector cabinets, military displays, or Special Forces-themed setups.
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This item is a commemorative collectible and is not legal tender, not issued by a government mint, and not an investment product. It is intended for hobby collecting and display purposes only.
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