British 6th D.A. Airborne Pegasus Bridge Benouville Challenge Coin

The British 6th D.A. Airborne Pegasus Bridge Benouville Challenge Coin commemorates the actions of the 6th Airborne Division during the capture of Pegasus Bridge at Benouville on June 6, 1944, as part of Operation Overlord. The operation marked the first engagement of D-Day, when troops landed by glider to secure the strategic bridge and facilitate Allied movements inland from the Normandy beaches. The challenge coin typically features imagery associated with the division, such as the Pegasus emblem and representations of the bridge itself, along with relevant dates or inscriptions. Manufactured from metal with detailed relief, the coin serves as a collectible item for those interested in military history and airborne operations. Such coins are often produced in limited numbers to honor significant military events, units, or locations. This item provides a tangible link to the history of British airborne forces and their role in World War II.