bigjarofwasps Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Hi Gents, Just stumbled across this...... has anyone got any opinions on why it`s only appears to be for US personal? The full criteria is on wiki, but for some reason this site won`t allow me to add a link? Check it out and let me know what you think. Gordon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjarofwasps Posted August 11, 2014 Author Share Posted August 11, 2014 Just found this......Appears we can have one, to. But that any country wishing to bestow it on it`s troops have to produce it themselves? What`s all that about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjarofwasps Posted August 14, 2014 Author Share Posted August 14, 2014 Since I posted the above threads, I`ve done a little more digging and it appears that this medal runs the risk of fading into obscurity. It does appear that very few people know about it. To that end I have created a Facebook page for it, if only to spread the word and educate people about it`s pending existence. I`d be grateful to anyone with a FB profile to pay it a visit and `like` my page. I think it would be a real shame if this medal was to be just simply forgotten about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul R Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 I dont think that this was ever created/issued. I have never seen any evidence or heard of these medals being produced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjarofwasps Posted August 15, 2014 Author Share Posted August 15, 2014 I fear you may well be right. The most recent thing I can find on the net is for last year were the US D.O.D were still considering the idea. The main stumbling block appears to be who`ll produce them, Iraq isn`t really in a position to do so and other countries appear reluctant to fork out for it. Time will tell I suppose................ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul R Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 I doubt it will happen, especially based upon what is going on there now. We(the US) left too early and I think that they will not forgive us for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjarofwasps Posted September 15, 2014 Author Share Posted September 15, 2014 Paul, we'll ALL be back there very soon, we can make it up to them then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul R Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 I sure hope not, but I am standing by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjarofwasps Posted March 17, 2015 Author Share Posted March 17, 2015 Found this on another forum, thought it might be of interest? It appears that the medal is being produced? http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/232167-an-example-of-the-iraq-commitment-medal/ ' alt='' class='ipsImage' >' alt='' class='ipsImage' >' alt='' class='ipsImage' >' alt='' class='ipsImage' > Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobW Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 To all,Found this on another forum, thought it might be of interest? It appears that the medal is being produced? http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/232167-an-example-of-the-iraq-commitment-medal/It appears that the picture links didn't come through. I have attached a consolidated picture accordingly.This item is already listed on ebay so collectors could also find it there (auction no: 221698116084).Regards,Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickstrenk Posted March 5, 2018 Share Posted March 5, 2018 I hope this medal belongs to the topic.Probably somebody has some more info.The signature in the sertificate is of the Polish General. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjarofwasps Posted July 13, 2018 Author Share Posted July 13, 2018 Did anything ever become of this medal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 No, and it most likely will not happen. There was a single presentation to (at the time) Vice President Joe Biden It is my understanding that there are two criteria for the US to accept a foreign award 1) The medal cannot be strictly for foreign troops, but must also be a decoration for those of the presenting country's troops who partook in the campaign. 2) Initial issue has to be made by the awarding government. Once that happens, the US will authorize it be produced by US firms and sold in the PX, etc, for troops to buy as replacements, or for higher quality strikes that conform to US regulations. (It is not uncommon for other countries to have different width ribbons) Incidentally, Afghanistan also authorized a medal that never materialized. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjarofwasps Posted August 7, 2019 Author Share Posted August 7, 2019 (edited) Saw this earlier on another platform, thought it might be of interest? Noticed the medal ribbon is slightly different. But it is reported to be to DOD specs? Although authorisation for wear is still pending it seems. This would be a step in the right direction as the Iraqi's originally said "we" were to produce it ourselves and issue it to our troops. Edited August 10, 2019 by bigjarofwasps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjarofwasps Posted August 13, 2019 Author Share Posted August 13, 2019 (edited) Thought this might be of interest? (click on the image). Edited August 13, 2019 by bigjarofwasps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjarofwasps Posted August 25, 2019 Author Share Posted August 25, 2019 Thought this might be of interest? https://taskandpurpose.com/iraq-commitment-medal-kickstarter-2639991583.amp.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted August 31, 2019 Share Posted August 31, 2019 DOD allows horizontal stripes on ribbons...USN/USMC PUC is a prime example I doubt this is ever going to come to fruition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ostprussenmann_new Posted August 31, 2019 Share Posted August 31, 2019 As previously stated, neither the Afghan Medal nor the Iraq medal will not be awarded to US Soldiers. Grandpa Jo got one, some very senior leaders, and some troops present did within the US (like 15 total). Iraq is in such turmoil as is Afghanistan, and of it is ever authorized those who served will get it when we are old and crusty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 It's my understanding that no one actually got a medal, Biden got a planchet/medallion and the ribbon was never even produced in prototype beyond the artwork Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 (edited) And someone's selling cheap churned out replicas of the above proposal on eBay now... Iraqi Commitment Medal Edited January 12, 2020 by Brig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjarofwasps Posted January 28, 2020 Author Share Posted January 28, 2020 On 28 January 2020 the Government of Nicaragua officially accepted the Iraq Commitment Medal for retention by their military recipients who qualified for the medal for wear on their military uniform. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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