The US Navy Gunner's Mate is one of the oldest rates in the Navy. This challenge coin pays tribute to the men and women who wear or once wore the mighty crossed cannons.
Front outer ring text:
"CUSTODIANS OF NAVAL GUNS AND ORDNANCE, ENTRUSTED WITH WEAPONS READINESS, AMMUNITION ACCOUNTABILITY, AND EXPLOSIVES SAFETY AT SEA AND ASHORE"
"MASTERS OF SMALL ARMS AND CREW SERVED WEAPONS"
"RESPONSIBLE FOR THE APPLICATION OF LETHAL FORCE IN DEFENSE OF SHIP, UNIT, AND MISSION"
Back outer ring text:
"NON SOLIS RADIOS SED IOVIS FULMINA MITTO"
"I SEND FORTH NOT THE RAYS OF THE SUN, BUT THE THUNDERBOLTS OF JUIPITER"
