M60 Main Battle Tank Cold War Combatant as part of the Cold War tanks that had countries lined up ready to to do battle and one of the main machines of war. We crafted this M60 MBT USA Cold War Combatants Challenge Coin because of the long history and importance this tank had during the Cold War. The M60 Main Battle Tank Cold War Combatant Challenge Coin represents a fierce competitor that was poised to fight Soviet Russia and their opposing weapons of the Cold War.
The M60 was a real beauty and as a direct descendent of the M48 Patton become the primary main battle tank throughout the Cold War that began in 1947 and ended in 1991 The life of the M60 MBT ranged from 1959-1983 with over 15,000 of these M60 tanks built by the US based Chrysler Corporation.
M60 MBT USA Cold War Combatants Challenge Coin
Without question the M60 MBT USA Cold War Combatants Challenge Coin was produced to signal in an era of high quality design and craftsmanship when it comes to Cold War era challenge coins. Featuring the M60 Main battle tank this premier collectible M60 MBT USA Cold War Combatants Challenge Coin coin has the unique look and military design never seen before.
The primary side of this M60 MBT USA Cold War Combatants Challenge Coin features the art of the M60 tank with its 105mm (4.1 Inch) main gun and turret. Her upper armor can be seen with its thick 3.67 inch (93mm) armor and turret front armor of 7 inches (180mm). A star burst can been seen in the background along with a laurel wreath representing the triumph over the Soviet Union.
An American flag and the letters U.S.A. are prominently displayed with the dates of 1959-1983 signifying the lifespan of this main battle tank.
M60 MBT USA Cold War Combatants Challenge Coin and its reverse side has the opposing US Eagle and Russian bear squaring off which are both symbols of each country. The USA flag and Communist Russian flag are draped behind each countries mascot. The words Cold War Combatants is clearly shown which indicates this M60 MBT USA Cold War Combatants Challenge Coin as part of a growing military collectible coin set displaying countries weapons of war during the Cold War dates of 1947-1991.
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