1st Cavalry Division Air Cav CSM Excellence 3D Winged Sabers Challenge Coin
⭐ KEY FEATURES
• U.S. Army 1st Cavalry Division Air Cav Command Sergeant Major (CSM) Excellence Challenge Coin, featuring the division’s iconic yellow-and-black horsehead shield, crossed cavalry sabers, and extended aviation wings.
• Detailed reverse featuring CSM rank insignia, an American flag and eagle design, the PRESENTED FOR EXCELLENCE inscription, and the celebrated FIRST TEAM and LIVE THE LEGEND identifiers.
• Hard-to-find 3-inch custom die-cut design combining dimensional gold-tone cavalry sabers, sculpted silver-tone aviation wings, Master Army Aviator Badge imagery, raised metalwork, and multicolor enamel.
📌 DESCRIPTION
First Team. Air Cav. Presented for Excellence. This U.S. Army 1st Cavalry Division CSM Excellence Challenge Coin combines the division’s celebrated cavalry and aviation heritage with the recognition traditions of senior enlisted leadership. Its elaborate winged-and-crossed-saber profile, prominent Command Sergeant Major insignia, and excellence-presentation inscription distinguish this particular design from conventional round 1st Cavalry Division challenge coins.
The 1st Cavalry Division has a distinguished history stretching from its horse-mounted cavalry origins to its pioneering role in airmobile warfare during the Vietnam War. That legacy is captured on the obverse through the division’s recognizable yellow-and-black horsehead shield bearing AIR CAV, flanked by sweeping silver-tone aviation wings and crossed gold-tone cavalry sabers. Above the shield, a sculpted star-and-wreath crest incorporates imagery associated with the Master Army Aviator Badge, bringing together the Army’s cavalry traditions and aviation heritage in one dimensional design.
The reverse carries the coin’s recognition-focused message. An American flag design forms the background for a raised eagle and gold-tone Command Sergeant Major rank insignia, accompanied by PRESENTED FOR EXCELLENCE. The left wing displays the Texas outline and FIRST TEAM, while the right incorporates a miniature 1st Cavalry Division shield and LIVE THE LEGEND. Together, these details connect the division’s identity, senior enlisted leadership, and recognition of excellence.
Measuring approximately 3 × 1.65 inches, the coin features a substantial, layered metal profile with open spaces between the wings, sabers, and central shield. Its contrasting gold- and silver-tone finishes give the individual design elements definition, while the extended wings create an unusually wide display silhouette.
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📏 COIN DETAILS & DISPLAY
• Obverse: Yellow-and-black Air Cav horsehead shield, crossed cavalry sabers, silver-tone aviation wings, and star-and-wreath aviation crest.
• Reverse: American flag, eagle, CSM rank insignia, Presented for Excellence inscription, Texas emblem, First Team, and Live the Legend.
• Finish: Dual-tone gold and silver metal finish with yellow, black, red, white, and blue enamel accents.
• Diameter: Approx. 3 × 1.65 inches (please see photos for verification)
• Popular with collectors of: 1st Cavalry Division, Air Cavalry, Army Aviation, CSM presentation coins, and U.S. Army memorabilia.
• Display Options: Shadow boxes, challenge coin racks, desks, offices, or military collections.
🧭 CONDITION & PHOTO NOTES
This 1st Cavalry Division Air Cav CSM Excellence challenge coin retains bright yellow-and-black shield enamel, well-defined silver-tone aviation wings, detailed gold-tone crossed sabers, and clear raised insignia, with light surface marks and minor finish variation visible on the silver-tone areas. The reverse displays readable presentation inscriptions, defined CSM rank details, and colorful American flag artwork. A small dark mark is visible within the yellow enamel on the front shield.
The coin’s layered construction, extended wings, and dimensional cavalry sabers remain visually prominent from both sides. The contrasting metal finishes and recessed enamel continue to provide attractive definition, with signs of prior handling visible in the photographs.
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
• CSM Excellence Identity: Combines senior enlisted rank imagery with an explicit recognition-of-excellence inscription.
• Air Cav Heritage: Incorporates the historic 1st Cavalry Division horsehead shield, Army Aviation wings, and traditional cavalry sabers.
• Dimensional Construction: Approximately 3 inches wide, with a custom die-cut silhouette, raised metalwork, and contrasting dual-tone finishes.
• First Team Details: Features the Texas emblem, division insignia, and historic unit identifiers that strengthen its appeal to 1st Cavalry Division and military aviation collectors.
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