Country: Republic of Vietnam Instituted: 1950 Criteria: Deeds of valor and acts of courage/heroism while fighting the enemy. Devices: Bronze Palm similar to (55), Bronze, Silver, Gold Stars similar to (105) through (107) denote level of award and additional awards. Reflecting her French Colonial heritage, Vietnam’s Gallantry Cross was the direct equivalent of the French […]
Medal For Humane Action
Service: All Services Instituted: 1949 Dates: 1948-49 Criteria: 120 consecutive days of service participating in, or in support of the Berlin Airlift Devices: None Medal For Humane Action – History and Criteria The Medal For Humane Action is authorized for members of the U.S. Armed Forces on July 20, 1949 for at least 120 days of service […]
Medals of America Coins for WWII Service Honored at Annual Marblehead Veterans Day Service
Medals of America’s products were in the news once again. This time for a challenge coin that we provided for the Town of Marblehead Veterans Services. This article was originally posted here. _____ The annual Veterans Day service at Abbot Hall in Marblehead proved to be an emotional day for those attending, and particularly for […]
Army Air Assault Badge
Army Air Assault Badge Description: An oxidized silver badge 3/4 inch in height and 1-17/32 inches in width, consisting of a helicopter, frontal view, superimposed upon a pair of stylized wings displayed and curving inward. Symbolism: The wings suggest flight and together with the helicopter symbolize individual skills and qualifications in assault landings utilizing the […]
American Defense Service Medal – ADSM
Service: All Services Instituted: 1941 Dates 1939-41 Criteria: 12 months of active duty service during the above period Devices: All Services: Bronze Star (denotes bars); Naval Services: Bronze Letter “A” Bars: Army: Foreign Service for service outside the continental United States (CONUS); Navy/Marine Corps: FLEET for service on the high seas and BASE for service […]
