Arctic

Air Force. Overseas Short Tour. Denotes completion of short tour at base above the Arctic Circle.

Arrowheads

Army and Air Force.Campaign awards since World War II. Denotes Participation in combat parachute, clider or amphibious assault landing.

Base Bars

Berlin Airlift

All Services. World WAr II Occupation Medal. Denotes Berlin Airlift participation.

Citation Frames

Clasps

Date Bar 60 For Vietnam Campaign

All Services. Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. Denotes no signigicance, worn upon initial issue.

Fleet Marine Force

Navy Campaign awards since WWII. Denotes Combat service by Naval personnel with Marine Corps units.

Good Conduct

Army Good Conduct. Awards Bronze 2-5, Silver 6-10, Gold 11-15.

Hourglass

All Services. Armed Forces Reserve Medal. For Reserve Service Anniversaries Bronze 10, Silver 20 and Gold 30 years.

Letter A

Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, American Defense Service Medal. Atlantic Fleet service prior to World War II.

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Letter M

All Services. Armed Forces Reserve Medal. Denotes Mobilization Device for Reservists called to active duty.

Letter O

Coast Guard. Decorations and unit awards. Denotes Operational Distinguishing Device.

Letter S

Navy and Coast Guard Marksmanship awards. Denotes Sharpshooter qualification.

Letter V

All Services decorations, Air Force unit awards. Denotes Combat Distinguished Device.

Liberation Of Kuwait

All Services. Kuwait Liveration Medal (Saudi Arabia). Worn upon initial issue.

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Oak Leaf Clusters

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