A set of badges of the Commendation medal of the United States Joint Command, mod. 1963

The original set of signs is in almost perfect collector's condition. It includes the medal itself, a field bar and a miniature enamel bar. Manufacturer "G27" (Graco Awards company, has been in existence since 1981, is located in Tombal, Texas). The full name in the original language is "Joint Service Commendation Medal". Guarantee of authenticity.

The Commendation Medal is a military award in the United States Armed Forces, awarded for heroism and impeccable service. It has five options: one for each of the four branches of the armed forces and one awarded in the case of service under the leadership of the Joint Command of the US Department of Defense. The Commendation Medal of the Joint Command was established on June 25, 1963. The Army Commendation Medal can be awarded to military personnel with the rank up to and including Colonel who served in the US Army after December 6, 1941. The reason for awarding the medal may be special merits in service, bravery at the risk of life, or impeccable performance of duties. Additional signs:

Oak leaves (for repeated awards)

Letter "V" (for valor in direct contact with the enemy)

Letter "C" (for impeccable service in combat conditions)

Letter "R" (for direct and immediate impact on the course of the battle, exerted from a remote location)

The Air Force Commendation Medal was established in 1958, until that moment, members of the United States Air Force received the Army Commendation Medal. The terms of the award and additional badges are similar to the Army Commendation Medal.

The Naval Commendation Ribbon was established in the United States Navy in November 1943, and transformed into the Naval Commendation Medal in 1960. Compared to other variants of the Meritorious Medal, historically the naval variant was issued less frequently and was considered somewhat older. The medal was awarded either to direct participants in combat operations (with the letter "V"), or to senior officers at the end of their career or service in a particular unit. However, in the early 2000s, the medal began to be awarded much more often, including to junior officers.  The U.S. Coast Guard established the Coast Guard Commendation Ribbon in 1947, and in 1959 the ribbon was transformed into the Coast Guard Commendation Medal. The terms of the award are similar to the Navy option. Additional badges of the Navy and Coast Guard medals: the re-award star, the letter "V", the letter "O".