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Unc Troy Vietnam Service Medal The Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) recognizes members of the U.S. Armed Forces who served in Vietnam and surrounding areas during the Vietnam War. Established in 1965, the medal honors military personnel who participated in combat operations, direct support missions, or qualifying service within the designated theater. It is one of the most … Read more
Gulf War Medals Several U.S. military medals recognize service during the 1990–1991 Gulf War, including Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. These awards honor service members who participated in combat operations, coalition efforts, and support missions in Southwest Asia. Major Gulf War Medals Southwest Asia Service Medal The primary U.S. campaign medal awarded for participation … Read more
World War II Campaign Medals World War II campaign medals recognize U.S. military personnel who served in specific theaters of operations during World War II. Awarded for participation in designated campaigns and military operations, these medals commemorate service across Europe, Africa, the Pacific, Asia, and the Americas between December 7, 1941, and December 31, 1946. … Read more
Eligibility, History, and Significance The Korean Service Medal (KSM) is a U.S. campaign medal awarded to members of the Armed Forces who served in the Korean War. Established during the conflict, it recognizes military personnel who participated in operations in the Korean theater between June 27, 1950, and July 27, 1954. The medal honors the … Read more
Hourglass Device The Hourglass Device is a military ribbon device awarded with the Armed Forces Reserve Medal to recognize extended honorable service in the Reserve Components of the U.S. Armed Forces. Different hourglass colors represent specific service milestones, allowing Reserve members to display decades of dedicated service on a single ribbon. What Does the Hourglass … Read more
The “R” Device recognizes service members whose direct, hands-on actions from a remote location significantly contributed to combat operations. As warfare has evolved, many military personnel influence the battlefield without being physically present. The R Device acknowledges these important contributions. What Does the R Device Mean? The “R” stands for Remote. It recognizes direct operational … Read more
C Device The “C” Device is a military ribbon device that identifies awards earned under combat conditions. It distinguishes meritorious service performed while exposed to combat but does not signify heroism. What Does the C Device Mean? The “C” stands for Combat. It indicates the recipient performed exceptionally while serving in combat conditions where hostile … Read more
Silver Service Star The Silver Service Star is a military ribbon device that represents participation in five designated military campaigns or operations. It replaces five Bronze Service Stars, making military ribbon racks easier to read while accurately displaying campaign participation. The Silver Service Star should never be confused with the Silver Star Medal, one of … Read more
Bronze Service Star The Bronze Service Star, often called a campaign star, is a small bronze device worn on certain U.S. military ribbons and medals to represent participation in designated military campaigns or operations. It should not be confused with the Bronze Star Medal, which is a separate decoration awarded for heroism or meritorious service. … Read more
Military Medal Manufacturer Marks Manufacturer marks are one of the most valuable clues when identifying and authenticating U.S. military medals. These markings can reveal who produced the medal, help estimate when it was manufactured, and support research into its authenticity. While not every medal carries a visible mark, understanding manufacturer markings is an important skill … Read more