United States Marine Corps Lance Corporal E3 Challenge Coin.

This is a great looking US MARINE CORP "LANCE CORPORAL" commemorative challenge coin. Coin is about 1 9/16" in diameter. This coin has a US Marine Corp Lance Corporal chevron on front side and a Marine Corps emblem on reverse side. Coin is contained in an acrylic air tight holder and displayed in an attractive black velvet presentation box which will make this a very impressive gift.

Lance corporal (LCpl) is the third enlisted rank in order of seniority in the U S Marine Corps, just above private first class and below corporal. It is not a non-commissioned officer rank.

The USMC is the only component of the U.S. Armed Forces to currently have lance corporals. Promotion to lance corporal is based on time in grade, time in service, and the conduct of the Marine. Further promotion to the NCO ranks (Corporal and above) is competitive and takes into account the individual service record of the Marine. There can only be a certain number of corporals and sergeants in each MOS, so even with a qualifying score, promotions may be delayed due to an excessive number of corporals occupying billets in a certain MOS.

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