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A Collector’s Guide How to Identify Original Military Medals Collecting military medals is a rewarding hobby that preserves the history and sacrifices of those who served. However, the growing market for reproductions has made it increasingly important to know how to identify authentic military medals. Whether you’re buying a single decoration or an entire veteran’s … Read more

Eligibility, History & Collecting Guide Navy Good Conduct Medal The Navy Good Conduct Medal is one of the oldest and most respected service awards in the United States Navy. It recognizes enlisted sailors who demonstrate exemplary behavior, efficiency, and faithful service over a qualifying period of active duty. Unlike combat decorations or campaign medals, this … Read more

Complete Guide to Navy Medals and Ribbons U.S. Navy Awards and Decorations The U.S. Navy Awards and Decorations system recognizes sailors for heroism, outstanding achievement, faithful service, leadership, and participation in military operations. From the nation’s highest combat decorations to campaign medals and service ribbons, these awards honor the dedication and sacrifice of Navy personnel … Read more

Eligibility, History & Collecting Guide American Defense Service Medal The American Defense Service Medal is one of the earliest U.S. military service medals associated with World War II. It recognizes members of the United States Armed Forces who served during the nation’s military buildup before the attack on Pearl Harbor. Awarded to personnel who served … Read more

Eligibility, History & Collecting Guide The Navy Occupation Service Medal is a United States military service medal awarded to members of the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard who performed qualifying occupation duty following World War II. Established after the war, the medal honors those who served during the reconstruction and stabilization of former … Read more

Eligibility, History & Collecting Guide Army of Occupation Medal   The Army of Occupation Medal is a United States Army campaign medal awarded to military personnel who served as part of occupation forces following World War II. Established to recognize the critical mission of maintaining peace, rebuilding devastated nations, and supporting military government operations, the … Read more

World War II Victory Medal The World War II Victory Medal is one of the most widely recognized United States military decorations awarded for service during the Second World War. Unlike campaign medals that recognized participation in a specific theater or military operation, the World War II Victory Medal was awarded to nearly every member … Read more

Campaign Medal The European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal (EAME Campaign Medal) is one of the most recognizable United States military decorations awarded for service during World War II. The medal honors members of the U.S. Armed Forces who participated in military operations throughout Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East between 1941 and 1946. Recipients of … Read more

Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal The Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal is a United States military decoration awarded to service members who participated in military operations within the Asiatic-Pacific Theater during World War II. Established during the war, the medal recognizes the courage, sacrifice, and dedication of millions of American military personnel who fought across one of the largest … Read more

Eligibility, History & Criteria The American Campaign Medal is a United States military decoration established during World War II to recognize service members who performed qualifying duty within the American Theater of Operations between 1941 and 1946. Although it is often overshadowed by combat medals earned overseas, the American Campaign Medal honors the essential work … Read more