Army Commendation Medal
Army Commendation Medal (German Army Recognition Medal ) is a Commendation Medal of the armed forces of the United States , which is awarded for sustained military merit in direct contact with the enemy, when the Bronze Star cannot be used.
All branches of the armed forces have their own Commendation Medal, the Army Commendation Medal is intended for military service in the United States Army .
For the first time, the Commendation Medals were awarded by the United States Navy and the United States Coast Guard in 1943 and in 1949 by the Army as a service ribbon , only from 1960 as full medals.
Multiple awards are shown in the Army Commendation Medal with gold or silver oak leaves .
In the Order of Precedence the Commendation Medals rank below the Aerial Achievement Medal and above the Achievement Medals .
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US Army Commendation Medal - packaging
US Army Commendation Medal - medal in a box
US Army Commendation Medal - medal in box with medal clips
US Army Commendation Medal
US Army Commendation Medal - medal back
