{"title":"Military Ribbons","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRibbons for All Branches\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShop our entire collection of Military ribbons in one convenient place. Filter by branch of service, campaign, and more. Showcase your ribbons and service awards in style with our world-famous EZ Rack Builder.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"afghanistan-campaign-ribbon","title":"Afghanistan Campaign Ribbon","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAfghanistan Campaign Award Ribbon\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCriteria:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Afghanistan Campaign Medal (ACM) is awarded to military personnel for serving active duty in the borders of Afghanistan for a period of 30 consecutive days or 60 non-consecutive days. This award is retroactive to October 24th, 2001. Those in combat or wounded in combat with enemy forces can receive this medal no matter how many days spent in Afghanistan. Any personnel killed in action while serving in Afghanistan are also awarded this medal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf \u003cspan\u003ea soldier's initial period of deployment overlap one or more of the approved campaign phases listed below, the soldier will be credited with participation in each campaign phase, and be entitled to a bronze service star for each campaign phase.\u003c\/span\u003e However, \u003cspan\u003eBronze service stars are not authorized for periods when the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal was awarded in lieu of the ACM.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe authorized campaigns are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOperations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnduring Freedom: Sept. 11, 2001-Dec. 31, 2014\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFreedom's Sentinel: Jan. 1, 2015- Sept 30, 2021\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCampaign Phases\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLiberation of Afghanistan: Sept. 1, 2001-Nov. 30, 2001\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConsolidation I: Dec. 1, 2001-Sept. 30, 2006\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConsolidation II: Oct. 1, 2006-Nov. 30, 2009\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConsolidation III: Dec. 1, 2009-June 30, 2011\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTransition I: July 1, 2011-Dec. 31, 2014\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTransition II: Jan. 1, 2015- Aug 31, 2021\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ACM replaces the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal for personnel who served in Afghanistan. If the personnel have previously received the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, they may choose whether or not they want to exchange their medal for the new Afghanistan Campaign Medal. These two medals can not be awarded for the same period of service in Afghanistan, in addition, current time served will only be recognized with the Afghanistan Campaign Medal.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"USAMM, LLC.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":850123651,"sku":"401 ARACMR","price":1.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/7853\/products\/401_ARACMR.jpg?v=1653090164"},{"product_id":"air-medal-ribbon","title":"Air Medal Ribbon","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAir Medal Award Ribbon\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCriteria: \u003c\/span\u003eThe Air Medal (AM) is given to military personnel for meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight; awards may also be given to acknowledge single acts of merit or heroism. The AM is mainly intended to recognize those personnel who are on current crew member or non-crew member flying status which requires them to engage in aerial flight on a regular and frequent basis in the pursuit of their primary duties. However, the AM may also be granted to other particular individuals whose combat obligations require regular and frequent flying in other than a passenger status, or individuals who complete a specifically noteworthy act while performing the function of a crew member but who are not on flying status. These individuals must accomplish a distinct contribution to the operational land combat mission or to the mission of the aircraft in flight. The AM was established on May 11,1942 and was awarded retroactive to September 8, 1939.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps possess two types of Air Medals: \"individual\" for singular meritorious acts and \"strike\/flight\" for participation in sustained aerial flight operations. Bronze Strike\/Flight numerals denote \"strike\/flight\" awards and for \"individual\" AM's the valor device may be authorized. The U.S. Coast Guard issues the Air Medal with subsequent awards denoted by gold and silver stars. There are no additional devices authorized on the Coast Guard AM. The U.S. Army denotes the AM by awarded numerals displayed on the medal and ribbon. The U.S. Army and Air Force also award the Air Medal with a Valor device for acts of heroism. The Air Force does not utilize numerals on the AM. Subsequent awards are annotated with the traditional oak leaf clusters.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"USAMM, LLC.","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":850123663,"sku":"420 ARAMR","price":1.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/7853\/products\/420_ARAMR.jpg?v=1652928398"},{"product_id":"american-campaign-medal-ribbon","title":"American Campaign Medal Ribbon","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmerican Campaign Medal Ribbon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCriteria: \u003c\/span\u003eThe American Campaign Medal - WW II (ACM) is granted to personnel who served one year of consecutive duty between December 7, 1941 to March 2, 1946 and within the continental borders of the U.S., as well as to those who served 30 consecutive or 60 non-consecutive days of duty outside the borders of the U.S. but within the American Theater of Operations. The American Theater encompasses all of the U.S., most of the Atlantic Ocean, a portion of Alaska, and a small section of the Pacific bordering California and Baja California. The ACM was first created on November 6, 1942 and was originally issued as the \"American Theater Ribbon\" for those who served in the American Theater of Operations during World War II.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"USAMM, LLC.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":850123699,"sku":"423 ARCAMR","price":1.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/7853\/products\/423_ARCAMR.jpg?v=1653101350"},{"product_id":"american-defense-medal-ribbon","title":"American Defense Medal Ribbon","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmerican Defense Medal Ribbon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCriteria: \u003c\/span\u003eThe American Defense Medal - WW II (ADSM) is granted to any military personnel who served between September 8, 1939 and December 6, 1941. It is necessary for U.S. Army personnel to actively serve for at least one year during the time period noted above. As for U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, and U.S. Marine Corps members, they are granted the ADSM for any length of active service during the eligible time frame.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"USAMM, LLC.","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":850123739,"sku":"424 ARDMR","price":1.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/7853\/products\/424_ARDMR.jpg?v=1653113498"},{"product_id":"antarctica-service-medal-ribbon","title":"Antarctica Service Medal Ribbon","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntarctica Service Medal Ribbon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCriteria: \u003c\/span\u003eThe Antarctica Service Medal (ASM) is granted to military members who serve between 15 and 30 days while stationed on the Antarctic continent which is defined as south of 60 degrees latitude. Flight crews that complete transport missions to Antarctica then qualify for one day of service for each flight mission carried out within a 24-hour time frame. For military members who serve extended winter service in Antarctica receive a Wintered Over Device. The Wintered Over Device is given to personnel in order to illustrate the number of winters served on the Antarctica continent. The ASM was established on July 7, 1960 and it replaced several commemorative awards that were issued for Antarctica expeditions from 1928 to 1941.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"USAMM, LLC.","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":850123755,"sku":"425 ARASMR","price":1.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/7853\/products\/425_ARASMR.jpg?v=1652956290"},{"product_id":"armed-forces-exped-medal-ribbon","title":"Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal Ribbon","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArmed Forces Expeditionary Medal Ribbon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCriteria: \u003c\/span\u003eFirst created in 1961, the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) is granted to personnel for their involvement in \"any military campaign of the United States for which no other service medal is authorized.\" This includes the Cuban Missile Crisis between October 1962 and June 1963, actions in Lebanon, Taiwan, the Congo, Quemoy and Matsu, and for participation in Berlin between 1961 and 1963, initial operations in South Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia, Panama, Grenada, Libya, Operation Earnest Will, peacekeeping and sanction missions against Iraq, Operation Northern Watch, Operation Southern Watch, Operation Vigilant Sentinel, and United Nations action, including Bosnia and Somalia. Additional awards of the medal are denoted by service stars, with the arrowhead device also warranted for U.S. Army personnel who are granted the decoration through involvement in an airborne or amphibious assault. The Fleet Marine Force combat operation insignia is also warranted for certain sailors.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"USAMM, LLC.","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":850123799,"sku":"426 AREMR","price":1.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/7853\/products\/426_AREMR.jpg?v=1653098629"},{"product_id":"armed-forces-res-medal-ribbon","title":"Armed Forces Reserve Medal Ribbon","description":"\u003ch2\u003eArmed Forces Reserve Medal Ribbon\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCriteria: \u003c\/span\u003eThe Armed Forces Reserve Medal (AFRM) is granted to personnel who have completed 10 years of service as a member of a Reserve or National Guard component of the U.S. military. The service can be cumulative, given that the 10 years accumulate and are served over a period of 12 consecutive years. Voluntary recalls to active duty are not counted within the 10 years of service nor is service within the inactive reserves. The AFRM is also given to any member of the Reserve or National Guard who is mobilized to an active duty status. When this is the situation then the 10 year period benchmark is waived and the AFRM is given regardless of time in service. The Mobilization device is given as an attachment to the AFRM in all cases of mobilization to active duty. The AFRM is a service wide decoration for every branch of the military and is given to enlisted personnel and officers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSpecial Note:\u003c\/span\u003eThis medal comes in six different varieties and all the varieties are identical on the front of the medal but on the backside of the AFRM is a special symbol that is branch-specific and it denotes each service personnel's unique branch of service. These six variations are U.S. Army; U.S. Air Force; U.S. Coast Guard; U.S. Navy; U.S. Marine Corps, and; National Guard.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"USAMM, LLC.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":850126671,"sku":"427 ARRMR","price":1.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/7853\/products\/427_ARRMR.jpg?v=1653132487"},{"product_id":"armed-forces-service-medal-ribbon","title":"Armed Forces Service Medal Ribbon","description":"\u003ch2\u003eArmed Forces Service Medal Ribbon\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCriteria: \u003c\/span\u003eThe Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM) is an award of the U.S. military and was established on January 11th, 1996. The AFSM is given to personnel who partake in \"significant activity\" for which no other service or campaign medal is accredited. The term \"significant activity\" is determined by theater commanders and is usually deemed to be participation in a U.S. military operation considered to hold a high degree of scope, impact, and international significance that the operation warrants the presentation of a permanent service medal. The individual standard for the AFSM specifies that a service member must achieve at least 30 consecutive days in a geographical theater region to qualify for the decoration. Aircrew personnel may attain the award if a total of 30 mission days was performed flying into and out of the given area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an authorized Department of Defense exception to policy, the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal and the AFSM can be granted concurrently for the following Operations in Yugoslavia: Bosnia-Herzegovina and Croatia, and Hungary (Operation Joint Guard) 20 December 1996 - 20 June 1998; and Bosnia-Herzegovina and Croatia, Italy, Hungary (Operation Joint Endeavor) 20 November 1995 - 19 December 1998. The AFSM was also given to U.S. Forces in relation to Hurricane Katrina, and Hurricane Rita relief efforts for 30 consecutive or 60 accumulated days from 27 August 205 - 27 February 2006. Additional awards are the AFSM are denoted by service stars.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"USAMM, LLC.","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":850126799,"sku":"428 ARSMR","price":1.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/7853\/products\/428_ARSMR.jpg?v=1653118214"},{"product_id":"world-war-ii-wwii-occupation-medal-ribbon","title":"World War II Occupation Medal Ribbon","description":"\u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eWorld War II (WWII) Occupation Medal Ribbon\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe World War II Occupation Service Medal (AOM, NOM, MCOM) is a decoration awarded to members of the U.S. Military who served in specific regions of Europe or Asia following the end of WWII.  A \"Germany Bar\" device is worn with the medal by personnel who served in the following locations in Europe during the accompanied dates:  Italy (November 8, 1945 - December 15, 1947); Trieste (May 8, 1945 - October 25, 1954); Germany (May 8, 1945 - May 5, 1955); Austria (May 8, 1945 - October 25, 1955) and West Berlin (May 8, 1945 - October 3, 1990).  A \"Japan Bar\" device is worn by personnel who served in the following locations in Asia during the accompanied dates: Japan (September 3, 1945 to April 27, 1952), and; Korea (September 3, 1945 to June 29, 1949).  The Berlin Airlift Device is also approved to be worn as an attachment on the World War II Navy Occupation Service Medal for those who participated in the Berlin Airlifts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"USAMM, LLC.","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":850126991,"sku":"585","price":1.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/7853\/products\/585.jpg?v=1652916856"},{"product_id":"army-reserve-components-achievement-medal-ribbon","title":"Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal Ribbon","description":"\u003ch2\u003eArmy Reserve Components Achievement Medal Ribbon\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCriteria: \u003c\/span\u003eThe Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal (ARCAM) is a Good Conduct Medal that is issued to a member of the United States Army Reserve. The ARCAM was originally required that a reservist completed four (4) years of honorable service as an active member of a reserve unit, however in 1995 that time requirement was lowered to three (3) years of qualified service. This change was not retroactive. Additional awards of this medal are represented by a bronze oak leaf cluster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf a soldier begins service full time on federal service the become ineligible for the award and become eligible for the Army Good Conduct medal. The medal may be awarded to all enlisted soldiers, warrant and commissioned officers up to and including the grade of Colonel.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"USAMM, LLC.","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":850127007,"sku":"435 ARRRCAMR","price":1.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/7853\/products\/435_ARRRCAMR.jpg?v=1652933959"},{"product_id":"army-achievement-medal-ribbon","title":"Army Achievement Medal Ribbon","description":"\u003ch2\u003eArmy Achievement Medal Ribbon\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCriteria: \u003c\/span\u003eThe Army Achievement Medal (AAM) is granted to personnel for outstanding achievement or meritorious service not of a nature that merits the Commendation Medal. The AAM is commonly only given to officers in the pay grade of O-4 and below, as well as enlisted service members below the grade of E-7. The AAM can be granted in a combat area, but for non-combat meritorious service. The Achievement Medal is the lesser of the U.S. military's meritorious service medals, it was also first introduced as a means to recognize the contributions of enlisted personnel and junior officers who were not qualified to receive the higher Commendation Medal or the Meritorious Service Medal. Additional awards are denoted by oak leaf clusters.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"USAMM, LLC.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":850127219,"sku":"429 ARACHMR","price":1.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/7853\/products\/429_ARACHMR.jpg?v=1652946908"},{"product_id":"army-commendation-medal-ribbon","title":"Army Commendation Medal Ribbon","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArmy Commendation Medal Ribbon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCriteria: \u003c\/span\u003eThe Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) is a mid-level award that is granted for consistent acts of heroism or meritorious service. The award is given by local commanders, allowing for generous interpretation of the criteria for which the medal is given. For actions where such performance was in immediate contact with an enemy force, the Valor device is approved as an attachment to the decoration. The ARCOM is frequently given to enlisted members and junior officers as an end-of-tour award. Additional awards are denoted by oak leaf clusters.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"USAMM, LLC.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":850127387,"sku":"430 ARCMR","price":1.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/7853\/products\/430_ARCMR.jpg?v=1652987607"},{"product_id":"army-good-conduct-medal-ribbon","title":"Army Good Conduct Medal Ribbon","description":"\u003ch2\u003eArmy Good Conduct Medal Ribbon\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCriteria: \u003c\/span\u003eThe Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) is given to any enlisted U.S. Army personnel who carry out three consecutive years of \"honorable and faithful service.\" Such service insinuates that a standard enlistment was achieved without any non-judicial punishments, disciplinary infractions, or court martial offenses. If a service member commits an offense, the three-year mark \"resets\" and a service member needs to complete an additional three years of discipline free service before the Good Conduct can be recognized. During times of war, the AGCM can be granted for one year of faithful service. The medal can also be granted posthumously, to any soldier killed in the line of duty. To define additional decorations of the award, a series of Good Conduct Knots are dispensed as attachments to the decoration. Service for the AGCM needs to be executed on active duty and the medal is not awarded to personnel of the Army reserve or National Guard who are not federalized to active service. For the Reserve and Guard personnel who satisfactorily accomplish annual training and drill duty, however, the Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal may be granted in lieu.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"USAMM, LLC.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":850127475,"sku":"431 ARGCMR","price":1.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/7853\/products\/431_ARGCMR.jpg?v=1653095375"},{"product_id":"army-overseas-service-ribbon","title":"Army Overseas Service Ribbon","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArmy Overseas Service Ribbon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCriteria: \u003c\/span\u003eThe Army Overseas Service Ribbon (OSR) is presented to any member of the United States Army after the completion of a standard overseas tour. First issued in 1981, additional awards of the ribbon are represented by wearing a bronze numeral on the service ribbon. The Overseas Service Ribbon maybe awarded retroactively before 1981, just as long as the service member was still on active duty when the ribbon was created.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"USAMM, LLC.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":850127487,"sku":"433 AROSR","price":1.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/7853\/products\/433_AROSR.jpg?v=1653124938"},{"product_id":"army-service-ribbon","title":"Army Service Ribbon","description":"\u003ch2\u003eArmy Service Award Ribbon\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCriteria:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Army Service Ribbon (ASR) is awarded to Enlisted personnel after their successful completion of their initial-entry training and Officers after their completion of their own basic\/orientation or higher level course. Created in 1981, the award is retroactive providing that the soldier was still on active duty after 1981. For members of the Army that have transferred from a different branch of service and have not had to complete a basic training course, they receive the award after 4 months of active duty.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"USAMM, LLC.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":850127547,"sku":"436 ARSR","price":1.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/7853\/products\/436_ARSR.jpg?v=1652962152"},{"product_id":"asiatic-pacific-wwii-ribbon","title":"Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal - WWII Ribbon","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAsiatic Pacific Campaign Medal - WWII Ribbon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCriteria:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal (ACPM) was awarded to any member of the United States Armed Forces who service in the Pacific Theater during World War II. It was created on November 6th, 1942 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt's Executive Order 9265. Additional awards of the medal are represented by a bronze star device worn on the award. There are 21 Army and 48 Navy and Marine Corps approved campaigns for this medal. An Arrowhead device is also authorized for campaigns which involved amphibious landings and certain sailors are authorized to wear the Fleet Marine Force device for combat operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the award is issued for those who served from 1941 to 1945, the full sized medal wasn't created until 1947. The first recipient of the full sized medal was General Douglas MacArthur. 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