
Smoky Mountain Harley-Davidson #1 Dragon Challenge Coin
History of Challenge Coins:
Challenge Coins surfaced during the WW1 Era. The practice of carrying a coin designed specifically for a unit was popular with the Army Special Forces. Carrying the coin at all times and presenting it when "challenged" to prove affiliation with that unit resulted in a number of consequences for those who could not produce a coin; the most popular required the coinless soldier to buy a round of drinks. This practice is still very popular with bikers today.