U.S. Army Commendation Medal Challenge Coin

A significant recognition of courage and bravery, the Army Commendation Medal celebrates sustained acts of heroism or meritorious service. This challenge coin version of the Army Commendation Medal is suitable for display or to be carried as a memento by the recipient or the recipient’s family and comrades-in arms. This coin upholds the significance of the Army Commendation Medal and can even be engraved with the honoree’s name and date of award.

The Army Commendation Medal honors sustained acts of heroism or meritorious service for valorous actions in direct contact with an enemy, but of a lesser degree than required for the award of the Bronze Star Medal. This decoration is awarded to any member of the Armed Forces of the United States other than General Officers who, while serving in any capacity with the U.S. Army, distinguished themselves by heroism, meritorious achievement or meritorious service.

The obverse features the colors of the Army Commendation Medal ribbon and depicts an eagle clutching three arrows, with a shield overall.

This coin is dedicated to the US military men and women fight for freedom and honors their commitment to their sworn duty in perilous and inhospitable conditions.

This item measures 1 3/4 inch (44mm) in diameter.