Although unofficial and usually struck by private mints or associations, commemorative medals provide a very tangible memento to honor all veterans and families for their service and sacrifice. The first commemorative medals were awarded shortly after the Continental Congress was formed, but only until the 20th Century did the United States issue military service medals. […]
Category: Military Medals
USMC Combat Instructor Ribbon Now Available
Thousands will be eligible for the new combat instructor ribbon, now in stock and ready to add to your ribbon rack from Medals of America. This award was recently established by Ray Mabus, the Secretary of the Navy, to recognize Marines who meet successfully complete a tour as a combat instructor or in a position […]
Air Force Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal
ref: Recreation Assistant NCOIC 407th Expeditionary Support Squadron UPDATE JULY 7, 2014: Well, the Air Force really knows how to name awards. The new medal (already known as the “Nuclear DETERGENT” Medal) has almost as many letters as the World Champion: “Air Force Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Military Education Graduate Ribbon” . The enclosed graphic comes […]
How to Create An Iraq War Veteran Military Shadow Box
Create a lasting family memento commemorating your service as an Iraq War Veteran. You’ll need some information to start your Iraq War Veteran shadow box. The best policy is to get all of the award and personal information you’ll need to create the shadow box ahead of time. All of this information is listed on a […]
Cold War Commemorative Medal Infographic
Criteria: Struck to recognize any honorable military service between 2 Sept 1945 and 26 December 1991.