Field Artillery – Ft. Sill, OK Coin – A Story of Cannon Heritage and Training Ground

This is a classic Field Artillery branch coin commemorating Fort Sill, Oklahoma—the historic “Home of the Field Artillery” and the primary training base for U.S. Army artillery since 1911. It’s a pride piece often carried by artillerymen (Army and Marine), alumni of the Field Artillery School, or those who trained or served there. Design Breakdown (Front Side): • Antique bronze/gold base with bold red and black enamel—classic artillery colors (red for the branch, black for tradition). • Central emblem: Crossed field artillery cannons (119mm howitzers or classic 105mm style) in high-relief gold, barrels crossed at the muzzles—universal symbol of the artillery branch (Army MOS 13-series, Marine 08xx). • Outer ring text: FIELD ARTILLERY arched at the top in raised gold lettering, FT. SILL OK curved at the bottom—honoring the post’s location and legacy. • Overall feel: Heavy, substantial, and no-nonsense—designed to be pocket-carried, displayed on a desk, or traded among gunners as a reminder of the “King of Battle.” The Real Story This Coin Tells Fort Sill, near Lawton, Oklahoma, is where the U.S. Army trains nearly all its artillery officers and enlisted soldiers—home to the U.S. Army Field Artillery School, the Fires Center of Excellence, and the post where the “Redlegs” (artillery nickname) learn to shoot, move, and communicate fire support. The crossed cannons are the branch insignia you wore as a Marine artilleryman (MOS 0811 Cannon Crewmember / 0848 Field Artillery Operations Chief), even though your formal training was Marine Corps (likely Camp Pendleton or Twentynine Palms for advanced artillery quals).