Eligibility Army Commendation Medal, abbreviated and often called ‘ARCOM’, was instituted in 1945 and was awarded retroactively to those who served after December 6, 1941. The ARCOM is awarded to those who have served with the U.S. Army and have demonstrated heroism, meritorious achievement, or meritorious service. The Army Commendation Medal was one of the […]
Category: Military Medals
How Do I Order Medals for Someone Else?
Military medals and awards are hard-earned achievements that deserve to be celebrated and honored. Gifting a loved one their medals and awards is a thoughtful gesture that can last a lifetime and be passed down from generations to come. Creating such a complex and meaningful gift can be difficult, especially if you aren’t exactly sure […]
Legion of Merit: Details and Eligibility
A very illustrious award, the Legion of Merit is a medal awarded by the U.S. Departments of the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Homeland Security. The Legion of Merit medal was authorized by Congress in 1942 to award members of the Armed Forces for exceptionally meritorious conduct and outstanding service. In order of precedence it […]
8 Ways to Honor Your Favorite Military Veteran
At Medals of America, we pride ourselves on offering products that work to recognize and honor the service that America’s veterans undertook for their country.
U.S. Military Medals Created During WWII
World War II lasted for six years and one day and involved almost all the world’s countries, divided by the Axis and Allied powers. The Second World War is noted as the deadliest wars with 50 to 85 million fatalities. As the war raged on the U.S. Congress created military medals to honor the service […]
