A sapper, also called pioneer or combat engineer, is a combatant or soldier who performs a variety of military engineering duties, such as breaching fortifications, demolitions, bridge-building, laying or clearing minefields, preparing field defenses, and road and airfield construction and repair. They are also trained and equipped to serve as provisional infantry, fighting as such as a secondary mission. A sapper’s duties facilitate and support movement, defense, and survival of allied forces and impede those of enemies. The word “sapper” comes from the French word sapeur, itself being derived from the verb saper (to undermine, to dig under a wall or building to cause its collapse).

This antique finish coin features the Sapper tab. The reverse features the Army ethos with an area for engraving.

Each coin measures 1.75 inches (44mm) in diameter.

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