USS John Finn DDG-113 Chief's Mess Navy CPO Skull Die Cut Challenge Coin For Sale

USS John Finn DDG-113 Chief’s Mess Navy CPO Skull Die Cut Challenge Coin

⭐ KEY FEATURES

• USS John Finn (DDG-113) Chief’s Mess challenge coin with unmistakable U.S. Navy Chief identity

• Oversized 3 x 2.75-inch die-cut profile with layered skull, feathered headdress, openwork, raised relief, and multicolor enamel

• Reverse incorporates CPO, SCPO, and MCPO fouled-anchor insignia, Hawaiian Islands imagery, ribbon rack, and ship-specific lettering

📌 DESCRIPTION

This oversized USS John Finn (DDG-113) Chief’s Mess challenge coin combines ship identity, Navy Chief symbolism, and the extraordinary legacy of the destroyer’s namesake in one highly detailed custom-shaped design. Measuring approximately 3 x 2.75 inches, the coin has substantial visual presence, with an elaborate skull-and-feathered-headdress silhouette rather than a conventional round format.

The obverse displays a skull beneath a large feathered headdress with extensive white enamel, antiqued metal detailing, red accents, and a prominent USN fouled-anchor Chief insignia positioned on the headband. Deep relief, individual feather shapes, cut-through openings, and contrasting metal tones give the design considerable depth from different viewing angles.

The reverse identifies the coin directly as “USS JOHN FINN CHIEF’S MESS.” Three raised Navy fouled-anchor devices represent the Chief Petty Officer, Senior Chief Petty Officer, and Master Chief Petty Officer grades, while the Hawaiian Islands and decorated ribbon imagery strengthen the historical story. USS John Finn was named for Chief Aviation Ordnanceman John William Finn, whose actions during the December 7, 1941 attack on Naval Air Station Kaneohe Bay earned him the Medal of Honor. The destroyer was commissioned at Pearl Harbor in 2017, creating a particularly meaningful connection between the ship, its namesake, Hawaii, and the Navy Chief community.

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📏 COIN DETAILS & DISPLAY

• Obverse: Skull with feathered headdress and USN Chief fouled-anchor insignia
• Reverse: USS John Finn Chief’s Mess lettering, CPO rank anchors, Hawaiian Islands, ribbon rack
• Finish: Antiqued mixed-metal tone with white and multicolor enamel
• Diameter: Approx. 3 x 2.75 inches (please see photos for verification)
• Popular with collectors of: U.S. Navy, Chief Petty Officer, destroyer, and ship challenge coins
• Display Options: Shadow boxes, challenge coin racks, desks, offices, or military collections

🧭 CONDITION & PHOTO NOTES

This oversized USS John Finn Chief’s Mess coin retains strong raised relief, bright white and multicolor enamel, clearly defined skull and feather details, and attractive antiqued metal tones, with light surface and finish marks visible from prior handling.

The deep sculpting, openwork edges, layered insignia, and large die-cut profile remain visually strong from both sides, with the Chief’s Mess lettering and individual rank devices clearly presented.

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

• Direct USS John Finn DDG-113 Chief’s Mess identification

• Unusual oversized skull-and-headdress silhouette with extensive die-cut openwork and raised detailing

• Strong Navy Chief symbolism spanning CPO, SCPO, and MCPO insignia

• Historical connection to John Finn, Pearl Harbor, and the ship carrying his name

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