The Silver Star Medal (SSM), or Silver Star, is the third highest military award for valorous actions in combat. The origins of the Silver Star date back to July 9, 1918, when a Congressional Act authorized the issuance of the Silver Star for acts of gallantry against enemies of the United States, or while serving […]
Category: Military Medals
The 5 Highest-Ranking U.S. Military Medals
The five highest-ranking military medals for bravery in combat include the Congressional Medal of Honor, the Distinguished Service Cross (DSC), the Navy Cross, the Air Force Cross and the Silver Star Medal. According to The Institute of Heraldry, these awards are also referred to as “decorations” because of the the personal nature associated with the […]
A Brief Look at the History of Challenge Coins in the Military
The history of military challenge coins is widely debated, and their origin is rooted in the history of civilizations from the Romans to the American colonials. But there’s no doubt that military challenge coins are a big part of military culture and increasingly so in the civilian world. Challenge coins are a great way to […]
22 Famous People Who Have Been Awarded the Purple Heart
According to the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor, there have been an estimated 1.8 million Purple Hearts awarded since the decoration’s official establishment in 1932. That means that nearly 2 million brave American soldiers have willingly put their lives on the line for the betterment of our country, not to mention the many who […]
How We Mount Your Marine Corps Medals
For over 40 years, Medals of America has been the top source for military medal mounting, awards, and decorations. Our business was built around serving our nation’s heroes and helping them put together their awards with ease and confidence and we still honor our foundation. As a veteran owned and operated company, Medals of America […]
