12/22/2023 0 Comments Miniature military medal hat pins![]() In the middle, a band of 34 stars represented the number of States in 1862. It consisted of a five-pointed star, tipped with trefoils containing a crown of laurel and oak. The pendant was identical to the design approved by the Navy, with the exception of the suspension and clasp. The original design for the Army was created by Christian Schussel and engraved by Anthony C. The Resolution provided that: "The President of the United States be, and he is hereby, authorized to cause two thousand "medals of honor" to be prepared with suitable emblematic devices, and to direct that the same be presented, in the name of Congress, to such noncommissioned officers and privates as shall most distinguish themselves by their gallantry in action, and other soldier-like qualities during the present insurrection, and the sum of ten thousand dollars be, and the same is hereby appropriated out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the purpose of carrying this resolution into effect."ī. ![]() ![]() Legislation was introduced in the Senate on 17 February 1862, which authorized the medal for the Army and followed the pattern of a similar award approved for Naval personnel in December 1861. However, the fierce fighting and deeds of valor during the Civil War brought into focus the realization that such valor must be recognized. Decorations, as such, were still too closely related to European royalty to be of concern to the American people. General George Washington had created the Badge of Military Merit on 7 August 1792 but it had fallen into disuse after the Revolutionary War. Incontestable proof of the performance of the service will be exacted and each recommendation for the award of this decoration will be considered on the standard of extraordinary merit.īACKGROUND: a. The deed performed must have been one of personal bravery or self-sacrifice so conspicuous as to clearly distinguish the individual above his or her comrades and must have involved risk of life. The service ribbon is 1/38 inches wide with five White stars in the form of a "M".ĬRITERIA The Medal of Honor is awarded by the President, in the name of Congress, to a person who, while a member of the Army, distinguishes himself or herself conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his or her life above and beyond the call of duty while engaged in action against an enemy of the United States 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 United States is not a belligerent party. A shield of the same color ribbon with thirteen White (67101) stars, arranged in the form of three chevrons is above the medal. On the reverse is a bar engraved "THE CONGRESS TO" with a space for engraving the name of the recipient.ĭESCRIPTION: The medal is suspended by a neck ribbon, 1 3/8 inches wide, Bluebird 67117. In the center of the star, Minerva’s head surrounded by the words "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA." On each ray of the star is a green oak leaf. Wear them on your blazer or polo at work, on your hat at the golf or gun range, or put it in your shadow box.DESCRIPTION: A gold five pointed star, each point tipped with trefoils, 1 ½ inches wide, surrounded by a green laurel wreath and suspended from a gold bar inscribed "VALOR", surmounted by an eagle. Proudly display your veteran or active duty status or grab an American flag or patriotic pin and be a proud patriot. Skip the drive to a local military surplus store and spend 45 minutes walking around and looking for the perfect pin and order online right from your home. ![]() Finding the perfect lapel pin that is beautifully made with full color and is durable and reliable is hard, which is why we have made it easy for you with our wide selection of high quality enamel lapel pins that won’t fade over time or get banged up. Our lapel pins come in a variety of designs from service and achievement ribbons, to branch specific designs like Army lapel pins reminiscent of your CSIBs or unit patches and Seabees and Navy Rates, we everything you’re looking for. We understand the importance of wearing your service with pride. ![]() We offer a wide selection of military lapel pins and hat pins for military veterans and active armed forces that goes unmatched to any military surplus store or box store. ![]()
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