PURCHASING UNITED STATES MEDALS AND DECORATIONS With the exception of the Medal of Honor, United States military decorations, medals, and ribbons are available for sale and may be purchased by individuals. Foxfall Medals does not sell U.S. military medals and decorations; however, because of the high demand for these items we recommend two of our […]
ESTABLISHING LEGISLATION The World War II Victory Medal was established by Act of Congress (Public Law 135, 79th Congress) on July 6, 1945. EVENT COMMEMORATED The World War II Victory Medal commemorates military service during the Second World War. ORDER OF PRECEDENCE The World War II Victory Medal takes precedence after the theater campaign medals […]
ESTABLISHING LEGISLATION The Spanish War Service Medal was established by Act of Congress (Public Law 873: Chapter 143, 40 Stat. 873, 65th Congress) on July 9, 1918. EVENT COMMEMORATED The Spanish War Service Medal commemorates certain service during the Spanish-American War. It was awarded for military service of not less than ninety days between April […]
ESTABLISHING LEGISLATION The Civil War Survivor’s Medal was established by Act of Congress (PL 730, 84th Congress) on July 18, 1956. EVENT COMMEMORATED The Civil War Survivor’s Medal commemorates either Federal or Confederate military service rendered at any time between April 15, 1861, and April 9, 1865. ORDER OF PRECEDENCE Not applicable. This is a […]
ESTABLISHING LEGISLATION The Antarctica Service Medal was established by Act of Congress (Public Law 86-600, 86th Congress) on July 7, 1960. Administratively, the Antarctica Service Medal is a Department of Defense service medal. EVENT COMMEMORATED This medal is a continuation of the series of medals established by Congress to commemorate polar expeditions. Specifically, it is […]
NAVY AND MARINE CORPS INDIVIDUAL RIBBON-ONLY AWARDS (Index Page) © 2007 by Foxfall Press, Inc. All Rights Reserved Military Ribbon-Only Awards (Main Index Page) Navy Individual Ribbon-Only Awards (Index Page) Quick Reference: Individual Ribbon-only Awards Home Page
ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY The Inter-American Defense Board Medal was established by the 91st Session of the Inter-American Defense Board on December 11, 1945. ACCEPTANCE BY THE UNITED STATES Acceptance and wear of the Inter-American Defense Board Medal was authorized by Deputy Secretary of Defense Memorandum, “Acceptance and Wear of the Inter-American Defense Board Medal and Ribbon,” […]
ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY The Reserve Special Commendation Ribbon was established on April 16, 1946, by Secretary of the Navy James V. Forrestal. EFFECTIVE DATES The Reserve Special Commendation Ribbon was in effect from January 1, 1930 to December 7, 1941. CRITERIA This ribbon was awarded to officers of the Navy or Marine Corps Organized Reserve who […]
ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY The Distinguished Pistol Shot Ribbon was established by the Secretary of the Navy in about 1952. EFFECTIVE DATES The Distinguished Pistol Shot Ribbon was in effect from about 1952 to July 13, 1959. CRITERIA The Distinguished Pistol Shot Ribbon was established to replace the Distinguished Marksman and Pistol Shot Ribbon to provide distinctive […]
ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY The Dominican Campaign Medal was established by Navy Department General Orders Number 76 on December 29, 1921. EFFECTIVE DATES The Dominican Campaign Medal was awarded for qualifying service between the inclusive dates of May 5 and December 4, 1916. CRITERIA The Dominican Campaign Medal was awarded to Navy and Marine Corps personnel who […]
ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY The United Nations Temporary Executive Authority and Security Force in West New Gunea (West Irian) was established by General Assembly Resolution 1752 in September of 1962. PURPOSE OF THE MISSION The UNTEA was established to maintain peace and security in the territory under the United Nations Temporary Executive Authority established by agreement between […]
ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY The Airman’s Medal derives from the Act of Congress that created the Soldier’s Medal (Public Law of the 69th congress, approved July 2, 1926), which was amended by Public Law 86-593 (approved by the 86th Congress on July 6, 1960), amending Title 10 of the United States Code to provide the Air Force […]
ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY The Soldier’s Medal was established by Act of Congress (Public Law 446, 69th Congress), approved July 2, 1926. EFFECTIVE DATES The Soldier’s Medal has been awarded for qualifying service since July 2, 1926. CRITERIA The Soldier’s Medal may be awarded to members of the Armed Forces who, while serving in any capacity with […]
ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY The Marine Corps Security Guard Ribbon was established on July 15, 1997, by Secretary of the Navy John H. Dalton. EFFECTIVE DATES This ribbon will be awarded retroactive to January 28, 1949, the date the first Marine Security Guards departed Washington, D.C. for their overseas assignments. Only one award is authorized for the […]
