Introducing the US Army Commendation Medal, a symbol of heroism and achievement. Its bronze hexagonal design features an eagle with crossed arrows, while the silk ribbon adds a touch of elegance. Read more..
The Army Commendation Medal is conferred upon members of the U.S. Armed Forces, who are not General Officers, who have demonstrated acts of heroism, significant achievements, or meritorious service while serving with the U.S. Army, post December 6, 1941. Additionally, the medal can be awarded to personnel from other branches of the U.S. military or even an allied nation. In the latter case, the individual must have distinguished themselves through heroism, extraordinary achievement, or notable meritorious service that has been mutually beneficial to both the United States and the allied nation, post June 1, 1962
Design
The medal is a bronze hexagonal shape, with an eagle with spread wings holding crossed arrows. On the eagle’s chest is a shield, and on the reverse is the inscription “For Military Merit”. Between the words there is a designated space for the engraving of the name of the recipient.
Ribbon
The accompanying silk ribbon has white borders, a dark green base, and five thin white stripes down the centre of the ribbon.
