Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Medal |
Title |
Commendation Medal (Army) |
Object ID |
1957.111.012 |
Description |
U.S. Army Commendation Medal. Ribbon pattern from left to center is white, green, white, green, white, green, and white. Ribbon has a bronze oak leaf cluster, to signify the award was given more than once. Front of medal depicts an eagle with a shield holding three arrows. Back of medal reads "For Military Merit." Medal is hexagon shaped. Medal is awarded to soldiers ranked Colonel or below who have performed noteworthy and heroic service. |
Inscription Text |
For Military Merit |
Collection |
Museum Objects |
Search Terms |
Military Army Soldier |
Subjects |
Military Army |
Year Range from |
1945 |