{"title":"Miniature Military Medals","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"afghanistan-campaign-mini-medal","title":"Afghanistan Campaign Miniature Medal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfghanistan Campaign Miniature Medal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\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- Sept 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":850121743,"sku":"2000 AFG-MINI","price":13.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/7853\/products\/2000_AFG-MINI.jpg?v=1652918478"},{"product_id":"air-space-campaign-mini-medal","title":"Air and Space Campaign Miniature Medal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAir and Space Campaign Miniature Medal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCriteria:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe U.S. Air Force awards the Air and Space Campaign Medal (ASCM) to personnel involved (after March 24th, 1999) in the U.S. Military operation that was designated by the Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force. The ASCM is awarded to Air Force personnel for serving direct support of a military operation for a period of 30 consecutive days or 60 non-consecutive days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQualifying operations include: Operations Allied Force (24 March - 10 June 1999), Joint Guardian (11 June 1999 - date to be determined), Allied Harbour (4 April - 1 September 1999), Sustain Hope\/Shining Hope (4 April - 10 July 1999), Noble Anvil (24 March - 20 July 1999), and Kosovo Task Forces Hawk (5 April - 24 June 1999), Saber (31 March - 8 July 1999), Falcon (11 June 1999 - DTBD), and Hunter (1 April - 1 November 1999).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis award is authorized only for Air Force personnel and is prohibited for issuance if another service or campaign medal has already been awarded for the particular operation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"USAMM, LLC.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":850146915,"sku":"2001 AIRSP-MINI","price":14.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/7853\/products\/2001_AIRSP-MINI.jpg?v=1652914471"},{"product_id":"air-force-achievement-mini-medal","title":"Air and Space Achievement Miniature Medal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAir and Space Achievement Miniature Medal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCriteria:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Air and Space Achievement Medal (AFAM) is a decoration awarded to Air and Space Force personnel for an outstanding achievement or meritorious service not of the same nature that warrants receiving the Commendation medal. The AFAM is only awarded to junior personnel and is most often awarded to officers with the pay grade of O-4 and below, as well as enlisted personnel below the grade of E-7. The local commanders have the authority to give this award, thus broadening discretion when and for what action the medal may be awarded. The AFAM can be given in an area of combat but only for non-combat meritorious service and it is considered to be the lower of the U.S. Military's meritorious service medals. The Air Force Achievement medal acknowledges the contributions of the junior officers and enlisted personnel who are not eligible to receive the higher Commendation medal or the Meritorious Service Medal.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"USAMM, LLC.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":850146943,"sku":"2002 AFACH-MINI","price":14.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/7853\/products\/2002_AFACH-MINI.jpg?v=1652929128"},{"product_id":"air-force-aerial-achv-mini-medal","title":"Air Force Aerial Achievement Miniature Medal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAir Force Aerial Achievement Miniature Medal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCriteria:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe U.S. Air Force created the Air Force Aerial Achievement Medal (AFAAM) in 1988. The medal is given to personnel to acknowledge their contributions as part of the aircrew. These personnel members are not qualified for the Air Medal. The AFAAM is presented in the name of the Secretary of the Air Force to members of the U.S. Military or civilian personnel who distinguish themselves by sustained meritorious achievement while engaging in aerial flight during their service in the U.S. Air Force. These achievements are accomplished through distinction that sets them above and beyond the normal expectations of a professional airman. Unmanned aerial vehicle operators can also be given this award.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AFAAM is authorized by local commanders but the specific mission for the award is approved by a Major Air Force Command. In order to receive this medal, the minimum requirements are 20 flights of at least 2 hours with one flight per theater per day. To receive the basic AFAAM 14 flights may be used, but if this is the situation then 26 flights must be used for the first Oak Leaf Cluster. Enlisted personnel receive 3 promotion points per award.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"USAMM, LLC.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":850146955,"sku":"2003 AFAERL-MINI","price":14.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/7853\/products\/2003_AFAERL-MINI.jpg?v=1653115949"},{"product_id":"air-force-commendation-miniature-medal","title":"Air and Space Commendation Miniature Medal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAir and Space Commendation Miniature Medal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCriteria:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Air and Space Commendation Medal (AFCM) is a mid-level award that is granted for prolonged acts of heroism or meritorious service. This medal is presented by local commanders which provides the opportunity for broad interpretation of the criteria for which the medal may be awarded. For valorous actions in direct contact with an enemy force the Valor device (\"V\" device) may be authorized as an attachment to the decoration. It was not until 1996 that the \"V\" device was authorized, prior to 1996 there was not a Valor distinction in effect for the Air Force Commendation Medal. This medal was first issued by the U.S. Air Force in 1958 with additional awards denoted by oak leaf clusters.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"USAMM, LLC.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":850146983,"sku":"2004 AFCOM-MINI","price":14.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/7853\/products\/2004_AFCOM-MINI.jpg?v=1652958546"},{"product_id":"air-force-cross-miniature-medal","title":"Air Force Cross Miniature Medal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAir Force Cross Miniature Medal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCriteria:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Air Force Cross (AFC) is the second highest military decoration that can be granted to a member of the U.S. Air Force.  The AFC is given to personnel for extraordinary heroism not justifying the award of the Medal of Honor. Bestowal eligibility includes: While engaged in action against an enemy of the U.S; while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing foreign force; or, while serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in an armed conflict against an opposing armed force in which the U.S. is not a belligerent party.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdditional awards of the AFC are annotated by oak leaf clusters, also the reverse of every AFC is engraved with the recipient's name.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNote:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe legacy of the U.S. Armed Forces veterans is highly protected and it is essential to the mission of USAMM.  On occasion, orders are placed by customers for what we deem to be notably important and sacred awards.  These awards are solely granted to military personnel for exceptional valor and heroism in combat and fall just short of the Medal of Honor.  These awards are the following:\u003cp\u003e1. Army Distinguished Service Cross\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. Air Force Cross\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. Navy Cross\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is vital that we protect the legacy of these awards and their recipients.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile these items are available to order through the website, we have a formal verification process that must take place before the awards are shipped. We also reserve the right to not ship them at all if proper verification cannot be provided.  We take it as our responsibility to highly scrutinize any orders placed in our system for these particular awards before shipment.  We have an investigative process that consists of searching national databases that list legitimate recipients. Not appearing in those databases will require submission of an official DD-214 or similar official paperwork authenticating the individual's receipt of the award.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"USAMM, LLC.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":850147003,"sku":"2005 AFCROSS-MINI","price":34.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/7853\/products\/2005_AFCROSS-MINI.jpg?v=1653127649"},{"product_id":"air-force-distinguished-service-miniature-medal","title":"Air Force Distinguished Service Miniature Medal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAir Force Distinguished Service Miniature Medal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCriteria:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Air Force Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) is granted to any member of of the U.S. Air Force that has defined themselves by exceptional meritorious service to the U.S. government in a duty of great responsibility. This medal is generally granted only to officers that hold at least the rank of Major General. The DSM is often granted to senior Air Force generals, and was designed to replace the policy of granting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Air Force personnel. Until 1955, the original title of the decoration was Distinguished Service Medal (Air Force). After the Korean War, the medal was called by its current name.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"USAMM, LLC.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":850147019,"sku":"2006 AFDIST-MINI","price":40.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/7853\/products\/2006_AFDIST-MINI.jpg?v=1652910238"},{"product_id":"air-force-good-conduct-miniature-medal","title":"Air Force Good Conduct Miniature Medal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eEstablished on June 1, 1963, the Air Force Good Conduct Medal (AFGCM) is a bronze decoration awarded to enlisted members of the United States Air Force who demonstrate exemplary conduct, efficiency, and fidelity. To earn the medal, an Airman must complete three years of continuous active service (or one year during wartime) while maintaining a clean disciplinary record free of Non-Judicial Punishment or legal infractions. The medal’s design features an American eagle perched upon a closed book and a Roman sword, encircled by the words \"Efficiency, Honor, Fidelity,\" and is suspended from a sky-blue ribbon with red, white, and dark blue edges. Although briefly discontinued in 2006, the award was reinstated in 2009 due to its significance to the enlisted force, and subsequent periods of qualifying service are now recognized through the use of bronze and silver Oak Leaf Clusters.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"USAMM, LLC.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":850147067,"sku":"2007 AFGOOD-MINI","price":14.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/7853\/products\/2007.jpg?v=1652968718"},{"product_id":"air-miniature-medal","title":"Air Miniature Medal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAir Miniature Medal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCriteria:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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 Title","offer_id":850147079,"sku":"2008 AIR-MINI","price":16.05,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/7853\/products\/2008_AIR-MINI.jpg?v=1653133296"},{"product_id":"air-reserve-meritorious-service-miniature-medal","title":"Air Reserve Meritorious Service Miniature Medal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAir Reserve Meritorious Service Miniature Medal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCriteria:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Air Reserve Meritorious Service Medal (ARMS) is granted to Air Force Reservists for commendable behavior, efficiency, and reliability during three years of enlisted and active service. Additional awards of the Air Reserve Forces Meritorious Service Medal are denoted with oak leaf clusters. The ARMS was created in 1964 as the \"Air Force Reserve Ribbon\", then in 1971 the decoration evolved into a full sized medal with its current name. Between the years of 1965 and 1974 this awards was granted to personnel with four years of distinguished reserve service, then in 1975 the time limit was lowered to three years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"USAMM, LLC.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":850147119,"sku":"2009 AIRRSVM-MINI","price":14.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/7853\/products\/2009_AIRRSVM-MINI.jpg?v=1653115616"},{"product_id":"airmans-miniature-medal-for-heroism","title":"Airmans Miniature Medal for Heroism","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAirmans Miniature Medal for Heroism\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCriteria:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Airmans Medal for Heroism is granted to service members in the U.S. Air Force who distinguish themselves by heroic actions, mostly at the voluntary risk of life, but not involving actual combat. The saving of a life or the success of the voluntary heroic act is not necessary. This medal was first created in 1960 and the U.S. Army has an equivalent to this medal called the Soldier's Medal. Between the years of 1947 and 1959 U.S. Air Force personnel were qualified for the Soldier's Medal because at this time a separate Airman's Medal had not been created.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"USAMM, LLC.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":850147135,"sku":"2010","price":14.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/7853\/products\/2010.jpg?v=1653126505"},{"product_id":"american-campaign-mini-medal","title":"American Campaign Miniature Medal - WWII","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmerican Campaign Miniature Medal - WWII\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCriteria:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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":850147159,"sku":"2011 AMCAMP-MINI","price":14.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/7853\/products\/2011_AMCAMP-MINI.jpg?v=1653115057"},{"product_id":"american-defense-mini-medal-wwii","title":"American Defense Miniature Medal - WWII","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmerican Defense Miniature Medal - WWII\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCriteria:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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 Title","offer_id":850147183,"sku":"2012 AMDEF-MINI","price":14.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/7853\/products\/2012_AMDEF-MINI.jpg?v=1652923029"},{"product_id":"antarctica-service-miniature-medal","title":"Antarctica Service Miniature Medal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntarctica Service Miniature Medal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCriteria:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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 Title","offer_id":850147207,"sku":"2013 ANTARC-MINI","price":14.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/7853\/products\/2013_ANTARC-MINI.jpg?v=1653094437"},{"product_id":"armed-forces-expeditionary-miniature-medal","title":"Armed Forces Expeditionary Miniature Medal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArmed Forces Expeditionary Miniature Medal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCriteria:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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 Title","offer_id":850147231,"sku":"2014 AFEXPED-MINI","price":14.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/7853\/products\/2014_AFEXPED-MINI.jpg?v=1653084354"},{"product_id":"armed-forces-reserve-miniature-medal-army-version","title":"Armed Forces Reserve Miniature Medal - Army Version","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArmed Forces Reserve Miniature Medal - Army Version\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCriteria:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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":850147255,"sku":"2015 ARMRES-MINI","price":14.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/7853\/products\/2015_ARMRES-MINI.jpg?v=1653104495"},{"product_id":"armed-forces-service-miniature-medal","title":"Armed Forces Service Miniature Medal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArmed Forces Service Miniature Medal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCriteria:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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 Title","offer_id":850147275,"sku":"2016","price":14.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/7853\/products\/2016.jpg?v=1652914937"},{"product_id":"army-achievement-miniature-medal","title":"Army Achievement Miniature Medal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArmy Achievement Miniature Medal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCriteria:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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":850147279,"sku":"2017 ARMACH-MINI","price":14.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/7853\/products\/2017_ARMACH-MINI.jpg?v=1653091218"},{"product_id":"army-commendation-miniature-medal","title":"Army Commendation Miniature Medal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArmy Commendation Miniature Medal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCriteria:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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":850147319,"sku":"2018 ARCOM-MINI","price":14.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/7853\/products\/2018_ARCOM-MINI.jpg?v=1653136364"},{"product_id":"army-distinguished-service-cross-miniature-medal","title":"Army Distinguished Service Cross Miniature Medal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArmy Distinguished Service Cross Miniature Medal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCriteria:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Army Distinguished Service Cross Medal (DSC) is a U.S. Army decoration given for extreme gallantry and risk of life in actual combat with an armed enemy force.  Operations which merit the DSC need to be of such a high degree to be above those mandatory for all other U.S. combat decorations but not meeting the criteria for the Medal of Honor.  The DSC is equivalent to the Navy Cross (Navy and Marine Corps) and the Air Force Cross (Air Force).  The DSC was first established and awarded during World War I.  In accession, a number of awards were delegated for actions preceding World War I.  In many cases, these were to soldiers who had acquired a Certificate of merit for gallantry which, at the time, was the only other honor beyond the Medal of Honor the Army could give.  Others were delayed acknowledgement of actions in the Philippines, on the Mexican Border and during the Boxer Rebellion.  This decoration should not be mistaken for the Distinguished Service Medal, which distinguishes meritorious service to the government of the U.S. (as a senior military officer or government official) rather than individual acts of bravery (as a member of the U.S. Army).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNote:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe legacy of the U.S. Armed Forces veterans is highly protected and it is essential to the mission of USAMM.  On occasion, orders are placed by customers for what we deem to be notably important and sacred awards.  These awards are solely granted to military personnel for exceptional valor and heroism in combat and fall just short of the Medal of Honor.  These awards are the following:\u003cp\u003e1. Army Distinguished Service Cross\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. Air Force Cross\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. Navy Cross\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is vital that we protect the legacy of these awards and their recipients.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile these items are available to order through the website, we have a formal verification process that must take place before the awards are shipped. We also reserve the right to not ship them at all if proper verification cannot be provided.  We take it as our responsibility to highly scrutinize any orders placed in our system for these particular awards before shipment.  We have an investigative process that consists of searching national databases that list legitimate recipients. Not appearing in those databases will require submission of an official DD-214 or similar official paperwork authenticating the individual's receipt of the award.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"USAMM, LLC.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":850147339,"sku":"2019 ARMYDSC-MINI","price":34.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/7853\/products\/2019_ARMYDSC-MINI.jpg?v=1653125168"},{"product_id":"army-distinguished-service-miniature-medal","title":"Army Distinguished Service Miniature Medal","description":"\u003ch2\u003eUnited States Army Distinguished Service Miniature Medal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCriteria:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Army Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) is granted to any soldier who, while serving in the U.S. Army, distinguishes themselves with exceptionally meritorious service to the U.S. in a duty of great responsibility. The achievement must be of a level as to merit acknowledgement for service that is positively \"exceptional.\" Exceptional performance of ordinary duties does not alone justify the award. For service not associated with actual war, the term \"duty of a great responsibility\" applies to a restricted range of positions than in a time of war, and commands proof of conspicuously indicative achievement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, justification of the award may increase by virtue of exceptionally meritorious service in a sequence of higher positions of great significance. Due to the medal's criteria, majority of the recipients of the DSM are general officers. Awards can be given to personnel other than members of the U.S. Armed Forces for wartime services only, and then exclusively under exceptional circumstances, with express Presidential approval. Separate DSMs were established for the individual U.S. branches of service as well as a fifth version of the medal (a senior award of the U.S. Department of Defense).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"USAMM, LLC.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":850147407,"sku":"2020 ARMYDIST-MINI","price":40.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/7853\/products\/2020_ARMYDIST-MINI.jpg?v=1653095072"},{"product_id":"army-good-conduct-miniature-medal","title":"Army Good Conduct Miniature Medal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArmy Good Conduct Miniature Medal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCriteria:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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":850147503,"sku":"2021 ARMYGOOD-MINI","price":14.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/7853\/products\/2021.jpg?v=1652971534"},{"product_id":"army-national-guard-components-achievement-miniature-medal","title":"Army National Guard Components Achievement Miniature Medal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArmy National Guard Components Achievement Miniature Medal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCriteria:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Army National Guard Components Achievement Medal is granted for four years of honorable service in the Army National Guard with accompanying awards represented by oak leaf clusters. Effective March 28, 1995, the period of designated service for the award was lessened from four years to three years; however, this adjustment was not retroactive. The Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal can also be given to officers in the grade of Colonel or below. The decoration was originally made in 1972. Reserve Good Conduct Medals are commonly designated only for enlisted members and are not eligible to be presented to officers. The main distinction between the regular Good Conduct Medal and the Reserve Good Conduct Medal is that the Good Conduct Medal is only issued for active duty service while the reserve equivalent is bestowed for reserve duties such as drill and annual training. The Armed Forces Reserve Medal is a comparable decoration that is given for 10 years of honorable reserve service and is granted to both enlisted personnel and officers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"USAMM, LLC.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":850147547,"sku":"2022 NGACH-MINI","price":14.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/7853\/products\/2022_NGACH-MINI.jpg?v=1653119844"},{"product_id":"army-reserve-components-achievement-miniature-medal","title":"Army Reserve Components Achievement Miniature Medal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArmy Reserve Components Achievement Miniature Medal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCriteria:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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 Title","offer_id":850147571,"sku":"2023 ARACH-MINI","price":14.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/7853\/products\/2023_ARACH-MINI.jpg?v=1653113698"},{"product_id":"army-soldiers-medal-heroism-miniature-medal","title":"Army Soldier's Medal - Heroism Miniature Medal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArmy Soldier's Medal - Heroism Miniature Medal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCriteria:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Army Soldier's Medal for Heroism (SM) is awarded to any member of the Armed Forces who while serving with the Army distinguishes themselves by heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy. Per Army Regulation 600-8-22, \"The performance must have involved personal hazard or danger and the voluntary risk of life\" and is not solely awarded on the basis of having saved a persons life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the award was created by an act of Congress on July 2nd, 1926 the first awards were not presented until October 17th, 1927. Any American service member who has received the award and is eligible for retirement pay will receive a 10% increase in their retirement pay, and amount that is equal to that as if they had earned the Distinguished Service Cross. The largest issuing of the award came in 2001 following the terrorist attack on the Pentagon. 28 service-members received the award for their actions while risking their lives to assist their fellow soldiers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"USAMM, LLC.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":850147595,"sku":"2024 SOLD-MINI","price":14.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/7853\/products\/2024_SOLD-MINI.jpg?v=1652925916"},{"product_id":"asiatic-pacific-camp-mini-medal","title":"Asiatic Pacific Campaign Miniature Medal - WWII","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAsiatic Pacific Campaign Miniature Medal - WWII\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. The award may often be listed as the Asiatic-Pacific Theater ribbon on a serviceman's DD-214.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"USAMM, LLC.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":850147611,"sku":"2025 ASIAT-MINI","price":14.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/7853\/products\/2025_ASIAT-MINI.jpg?v=1652976405"},{"product_id":"bronze-star-miniature-medal","title":"Bronze Star Miniature Medal","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBronze Star Miniature Medal Award\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCriteria: \u003c\/span\u003eThe Bronze Star Medal (BSM or BSV) is an award presented to United States Armed Forces personnel for bravery, acts of merit or meritorious service. When awarded for combat heroism it is awarded with a V device for Valor. It is the fourth highest combat award of the Armed Forces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally created in February of 1944, this medal was retroactively awarded to many WWII veterans. During 1947, policy was put into place that authorized the retroactive award of the Bronze Star Medal to any serviceman who had received the Combat Infantryman Badge or the Combat Medical Badge. Both of these badges required the recommendation of a commander and had to be accompanied with a citation. Additional awards of the Bronze Star Medal are represented by Oak Leaf Clusters in the Army and Air Force while 5\/16th inch Gold Stars are used by the Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard. Foreign Service Personnel are eligible for the award if they are serving with US Armed Forces.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"USAMM, LLC.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":850147655,"sku":"2026 BSTAR-MINI","price":14.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/7853\/products\/2026_BSTAR-MINI.jpg?v=1652981617"},{"product_id":"coast-guard-achievement-miniature-medal","title":"Coast Guard Achievement Miniature Medal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoast Guard Achievement Miniature Medal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCriteria:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Coast Guard Achievement Medal (CGACH) is an award of the United States Coast Guard intended to recognize the contributions of Junior Officers and Enlisted Personnel. The authority to award the medal rests upon local commanders, granting them discretion to when and what actions make one eligible for this award.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst approved for wear by the Coast Guard in 1967, subsequent awards of the medal are to be denoted by a 5\/16th inch gold star device worn on the award. In the Coast Guard an Operational Distinguishing Device is also authorized in certain circumstances. 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For Flight personnel the award is authorized after 21 flight days North of the circle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst created in 1976 the award was retroactively awarded to 1946. The award is issued one time only and there are no approved devices for the award. 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The award was first created in 1947 and was originally issued only as a ribbon. The award is typically only issued to Enlisted personnel and Junior Officers. Since the medal is awarded by operational commanders, the requirements for the medal allows for interpretation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional awards of the medal are displayed with a 5\/16th inch gold star device on the ribbon. When the medal is presented for valorous actions, a bronze \"V\" device is authorized. 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