This is an Operation Red Dawn commemorative challenge coin dated 13 December 2003.

Front side:

• Text reads “OPERATION RED DAWN” at the top and “13 DECEMBER 2003” at the bottom.

• Center image shows a playing card featuring Saddam Hussein, marked with a diagonal slash across the card.

• Red and black background sections with gold-colored line detailing.

• Blue outer ring with star accents.

• Rope-style metal edge.

Back side:

• Displays a map of Iraq with labeled locations “TIKRIT” and “ADWAR.”

• Text reads “HOLD THE RED LINE.”

• Surrounding the map are emblems representing U.S. military branches and the Department of Defense:

• U.S. Army

• U.S. Navy

• U.S. Air Force

• U.S. Marine Corps

• U.S. Coast Guard

• Department of Defense

• Outer ring lists Iraqi cities including “BAGHDAD,” “BASRAH,” “DIYANAH,” “IRBIL,” “KIRKUK,” “MOSUL,” “AQRAH,” and “SULAYMANIYAH.”

• Gold-tone metal finish with a rope-style border.

Additional facts:

• Round metal challenge coin.

• Enamel and printed design elements.

• No visible serial number, maker mark, or unit designation shown in the images.

• This is a commemorative or collectible challenge coin, not an official U.S. military medal or decoration.