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U.S.
Commemorative Medals
The
majority of veterans are not familiar with the 37
or more commemorative medals. The tradition of issuing
commemorative medals had been existent since the Revolutionary
War, or for more than 228 years. Then, as
now, they recognize campaigns, service or historical
events a veteran participated in or supported.
Commemorative
medals have grown in response to World War II veterans
who wanted medals to commemorate D-Day, the Battle
of the Bulge and other special events. It has slowly
expanded to cover recent historical military operations.
Several
commemorative medals have replaced ribbons such as
the Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation, the Combat
Action Ribbon and one we use often in place of a ribbon:
the U.S. Armed Forces Retired Service Commemorative
Medal. For our certificates we have placed many commemoratives
for the 60th anniversary of WW II and the 50th anniversary
of the Korean War. Take a look and see what you are
eligible for.
It
is interesting to note that often commemoratives are
issued before the goverment campaign medals have been
minted. The two most recent examples being the Liberation
of Afghanistan and the Iraqi Freedom Campaign Medals.
If you know of any of any other military commemoratives
that we do not have let us know.
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Commemorative
Medals For
All Services
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Air
Combat Action Commemorative
To honor all United States Aircrew members who served in air combat. |
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American
Defense Service Commemorative
To honor those who served at least 30 days in the United States during
any period of service.
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Armed
Forces Retired Service Commemorative
To
honor all military personnel of the Army, Navy, Marines,
Air Force and Coast Guard, who have served in the
Armed Forces and officially retired from the Active,
Guard or Reserve Forces. |
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China
Marines 50th Anniv. Commemorative
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Combat
Service Commemorative To
honor all Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Airmen
who serviced in an overseas combat theatre or
expeditionary combat operation. |
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Foreign
Expeditiary Service Commemorative
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Honorable
Service Commemorative
to honor those who received an Honorable Discharge from any United States
military service. |
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Meritorious
Unit Citation Commemorative
To honor all US military personnel who received a US Meritorious Unit
Citation or a US Meritorious Unit Commendation from WWII to present.
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National
Guard and Reserve Commemorative
Designed to honor the devotion, loyalty and achievement of all who have
served in the United States national Guard and Reserve Forces over the
past 200 years. |
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Overseas
Service Commemorative
To honor all Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Airmen who served in an overseas
theatre or expeditionary operation outside the United States for 30 days
or more.
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Presidential
Unit Citation Commemorative
To honor all US military personnel who were awarded a US presidential Unit
Citation for service in a combat theatre or expeditionary operation during
any period of service. |
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Sea
Service Commemorative
To honor Navy, SMC, USCG, USMM personnel who served at sea for at least
30 days of continuous service. |
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Individual
Service Commemorative Medals
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Air
Force Commemorative |
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Air
Force Service Commemorative
To honor all Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers and Airmen who have honorable
service in the United States Air Force between 1947 and 2003.
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Army
Commemorative |
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Army
Service Commemorative
To honor all Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers and Soldiers who have
honorable service in the United States Army between 1775 and 2003.
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Coast
Guard Commemorative |
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Coast
Guard Service Commemorative
To honor all Officers, Petty Officers and Seamen who have honorable service
in the United States Coast Guard between 1789 and 2003.
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Marine
Corps Commemorative |
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Marine
Corps Service Commemorative
To honor all Officers, Petty Officers and Seamen who have honorable service
in the United States Coast Guard between 1789 and 2003.
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Navy
Commemorative |
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Navy
Service Commemorative
To honor all Officers,
Petty Officers and Seamen who have honorable
service in the United States Navy between
1775 and 2003.
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Navy,
Marine Corps and Coast Guard Combat Action Commemorative |
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Merchant
Marine Soviet Commemorative
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Merchant
Marine Veteran's Commemorative |
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Click on the links at the
bottom of the page to see our beautifully designed,
high quality military certificates that will proudly
display your achievements and personal experiences.
Your written military highlights are enhanced with
up to SIX Medals and up to six ribbons, or three
wings or badges. Up to 18 medals and 20 ribbons will
fit on our new All Medals Certificate. This is a
treasure that can be passed down through the generations.
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World
War II Commemorative Medals
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50th
Anniversary of Victory in the Pacific Commemorative
This commemorative medal recognizes the 50th Anniversary of victory in
the pacific during World War II and honors those who served. |
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Pacific
Campaign Commemorative
This commemorative medal recognizes the 50th
Anniversary of victory in the pacific during World
War II and honors those who served. |
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50th Anniversary
WW II Commemorative |
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Asiatic
Pacific Victory Commemorative (also called WW
II - VJ Commemorative)
To honor all Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Airmen who served in the Pacific
Theatre or in direct support during WWII. |
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Victory
in Europe Commemorative
To honor all Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Airmen who served in the European,
African and Middle Eastern Theatres during WWII. |
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European
Air Offensive Commemorative |
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Belgium Medal
for the Liberation of Belgium Commemorative |
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French
Liberation Commemorative |
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China Service
Commemorative |
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Disabled WWII
Commemorative |
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European-African-MiddleEastern
WWII Victory Commemorative (also
called WWII- VE Commemorative)
To honor all Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen and Coast Guard who served
in European, African and Middle Eastern Theatres during WWII. |
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Iwo Jima Veteran
Commemorative
This commemorative medal honors those who
served in the battle for Iwo Jima during World War
II. |
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WW II - Victory
Commemorative
To honor all who served in the United States forces during WWII. The Goddess
of Truth and Freedom raises the sword and laurel crown of Victory over
Nazi and Japanese crushed shields. |
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WW II Battle
of the Bulge Commemorative
To Honor U.S. Armed Forces who fought or supported the Battle of the Bulge
1944-45. The medal shows combat infantry and armor with aircraft arriving
in support, stopping desperate Nazi attacks. |
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WW II D-Day
Commemorative
To
honor all who landed or served in support of U.S.
Forces during the D Day invasion, June 1944. Medal
shows soldiers, paratroopers, Air and Naval Forces
assaulting the coast of France. |
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WW II D-Day
Commemorative- French |
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Korean
War Commemorative Medals
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50th
Anniversary Korean Defense Commemorative
To honor all military personnel who served in
South Korea or in direct support anytime between 1950
and 2003. |
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Korean
Presidential Unit Citation Commemorative
To honro all Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Airmen who earned the Korean
Presidential Unit Citation during the Korean War. |
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Korean War 50th
Anniversary Commemorative
This commemorative medal was authorized for wear during the 50th Anniversary
of the Korean War to honor those who served. |
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Korean
War Commemorative
This commemorative medal honors those who served during the Korean War. |
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Cold
War Commemorative Medals
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Cold
War Commemorative |
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Cold
War Victory Commemorative
To recognize all Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Airmen who served between
Sept. 2 1945 and December 26, 1991. |
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NEW!
All Medals Certificate
After several requests, we have developed a new "ALL
MEDALS" Certificate displaying up to 18 of your
medals and 20 of your ribbons. Our All Medals Certificate
highlights your service name, your name and your service
emblem as well as your medals and ribbons.
For
questions call
Toll
Free: 1-866-447-1011
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Vietnam
War Commemorative Medals
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Defense
of Vietnam Commemorative (also known as Vietnam
Service Commem.)
To honor all Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Airmen who served in South
Vietnam or in direct support from Thailand, Guam, Okinawa, Philippines
or the waters off shore between 1960 and 1975. |
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RVN
Gallantry Cross Unit Citation Commemorative
To honor all US military personnel whose unit or ship was awareded the
Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Meritorious Unit Citation. |
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Vietnam
TET Offensive Commemorative
This commemorative medal honors those who participated in the Tet Offensive
during the Vietnam War. |
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Vietnam
War Veterans Commemorative |
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Kuwait
Commemorative Medals
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Persian
Gulf War Commemorative Medals
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Liberation
of Kuwait Commemorative
To honor all military personnel who served in the South West Asia theater
of operations or in support of the Literation of Kuwait between 1990-2000. |
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Persian
Gulf Campaign Commemorative |
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Global
War on Terrorism Commemorative
Medals
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Global
War on Terrorism Service Commemorative
To honor all US military personnel who served during the Global War on
Terrorism, either in the United States or overseas. |
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Liberation
of Afghanistan Commemorative
To honor those US military personnel who served i the Liberationof Afghanistan
or in direct support of the Liberation of Afthanistan and the ongoing operations
in that country. |
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Operation
Iraqi Freedom Commemorative
To honor those US military personnel who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom,
or in direct support of Operation Iraqi Freedom including the occupation
of Iraq.
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