US Service Medals from Civilian and Military Goverment Agencies.

[Paul R]

How are you finding all of these? What is the criteria for the war on terror medal?

[Guest Darrell]

How are you finding all of these? What is the criteria for the war on terror medal?

Hi Paul. Trade secret

Actually not much info came with that one, just recently manufactured. If I can dig something up I'll add it to the thread.

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[1LTSweden]

Hi Paul. Trade secret

Actually not much info came with that one, just recently manufactured. If I can dig something up I'll add it to the thread.

Hi Darrell,

What can you show of CIA's medals? And FEMA? Anything from Civil Air Patrol?

I'm also very impressed with your ever incresing collection!

Cheers,

1LTsweden

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Army ROTC Cadet - Superior Service Medal - Senior Division

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China WW2 War Service Military Medal

Background

Sometimes called the China War War Memorial Medal, this medal was authorized by the Chinese Nationalist Government for issue to all servicemen and others who assisted the Chinese in their fight against Japan during the second World War. It was awarded to both military and civilian personnel who were directly involved in the war effort. Perhaps the largest single group of Americans to receive this medal were members of the 14th Air Force, the famed "Flying Tigers." This medal was presented to them in a special ceremony during a convention of the 14th Air Force Association held in New Orleans on August 2, 1975. The medals were formally presented to about 200 veterans by the Ambassador of the Republic of China and Anna Chennault, the widow of General Claire L. Chennault, the former commander of the Flyng Tigers.

Establishing Authority

This medal was established as the Medal in Commemoration of Victory in the Resistance Against Aggression, but is more commonly known as the China War Memorial Medal. It was established by the Republic of China in 1944 and issued October of 1946.

Acceptance by the United States

Acceptance of this medal was authorized in accordance with the provisions of Public Law 80-314, which authorized the acceptance of foreign awards and decorations during World War II for the period of December 7, 1941 through July 24, 1948.

Effective Dates

The effective dates of the China War Medal are December 8, 1941 to September 2, 1945.

Criteria

The China War Memorial Medal was awarded to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States who served in Mainland China, Burma, Vietnam, and Thailand, for at least thirty days between December 8, 1941 and September 2, 1945.

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Belgium Commemorative WW2 War Service Victory Medal

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Coast Guard - Meritorious Public Service Medal

Received this one today. I have another like it posted above, but not with the lapel pin, ribbon bar or minature....

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MULTINATIONAL FORCE & OBSERVERS MEDALS

The international peacekeeping force known as The Multinational Force and Observers (MFO) was established following the ratification of the Camp David Accords and the 1979 peace treaty between Israel and Egypt. It's sole purpose was to monitor the withdrawl of Israeli forces from the occupied portions of the Sinai Penninsula and the return of that territory to the sovereignty of Eygpt.

The MFO Medals were established by the Director General on March 24, 1982 to recognize those personnel who served at least 90 days with the Multinational Force and Observers after August 03, 1981 (the requirement was changed to 170 days after March 15, 1985).

The medals are depicting a stylized dove of peace surrounded by olive branches in it's center.

The below three medals are those instituted during this period.

1. Multinational Force and Observers Service Medal

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2. Multinational Force and Observers Civilian Service Medal

This medal is awarded to civilian employees of the Multinational Force regardless of nationality.

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3. Multinational Force and Observers Director's General Medal

Seldom awarded, only by the Director General.

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Air Force Commanders Award for Public Service Medal

US Air Force Commander's Award for Public Service Medal. Prior to the establishment of this medal and it's higher ranking companion, the Distinguished Public Service Medal, the Air Force had only one public service award. They used the Exceptional Civilian Service Medal, which is intended to be a Civil Service award. When awarded to private citizens the name of the medal was changed to the Air Force Exceptional Public Service Medal. The medal is EXACTLY THE SAME, only the certificate that accompanies the medal is different. Needless to say, using the same medal for two different purposes, and giving it two names, has caused a great deal of confusion among collectors. The Air Force remedied the situation in 2006, by creating the Commander's Public Service Medal, and the Distinguished Public Service Medal.

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Defense Intelligence Agency - Civilian Expeditionary Medal

Defense Intelligence Agency Civilian Expeditionary Medal. In 2002, the DIA was looking for a Civilian Expeditionary Medal to award to the numerous civilian employees deployed for the War on Terrorism. It was decided to modify the Civilian Leadership medal by changing the words on the reverse scroll from "Leadership Award" to "Civilian Expeditionary". The service ribbon, lapel pin, and obverse of the medal remained the same. Needless to say, this has caused a great deal of confusion. The Leadership Medal is no longer used, and few were made.

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Office of Personnel Management - Meritorious Service Medal

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Attorney General - Excellence in Law Enforcement Award

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Attorney General - Exceptional Heroism Award

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[Ed_Haynes]

Nice thread, but I am not sure the foreign and multinational medals quite fit?

Why are they included here?!?!?