Torpedoman (TM/MMW) Rating Challenge Coin

Torpedomen put big bullets in big guns. This challenge coin brings honor to these dwellers of the lower level. TM's on-board submarines and surface ships are not only trained to work on large weapons like torpedoes and Tomahawk missiles, but they are also additionally in charge of any and all small arms on board a Navy vessel. This challenge coin represents the many hours of training, loading and unloading of torpedoes in the United States Navy.    Our coin is round with a bronze rope around the edge. King Neptune is found cradling a torpedo, while also holding a trident against a backdrop of blue. At the bottom, a set of enlisted dolphins can be found. The rear of our coin has the breech door from a 688-class submarine (the type of which I served on). This breech door actually opens on a hinge and is held in place with a magnet. The inside of this door has 'Torpedomen', 'US Submarine Force', 'USN', enlisted crow, and TM rating symbol. Lastly, inside the tube, we find the rotor, stator and rear of a torpedo. There is no Torpedo Mounted Dispenser (TMD, used on modern torpedoes) as a tribute to the US Submarine sailors of WWII. The TMD (cable holder) was not in use during WWII.  Our coin from SubMerch is made of zinc and quality enamels for a high gloss finish.