US Joint Service Commendation Medal
$12.25 - $180.00
recognise exceptional achievement or meritorious service with the prestigious US Joint Service Achievement Medal. Its elegant design features a majestic eagle and a striking ribbon. Perfect for military personnel and veterans. Read more..
Established in 1983, the Joint Service Achievement Medal is awarded to individuals to recognize either exceptional achievement or meritorious service. This medal takes precedence over the individual service Achievement Medals and is not awarded for acts or periods of service that have already been recognized by a specific Achievement Medal.
Design
The medal shape is two layered 6-pointed stars, with an eagle with raised wings on the front. The eagle clutches three arrows and bears a shield on its chest. On the reverse "Joint Service Achievement Award” is inscribed in a circular pattern at the centre.
Ribbon
The accompanying silk ribbon showcases a central red stripe, bordered on each side by a broad light blue stripe. This is flanked by alternating stripes of white, green, white, and dark blue at the edges.
If you order your medal unmounted, the medal and ribbon will be supplied as separate components. Miniature medals will be supplied with 15cm of ribbon and full size medals will be supplied with 30cm of ribbon.
The court mounting of medals involves securing medals to a stiff backing board, along with the placement of a brooch fitting on the board. This ensures that the medals remain firmly in place and do not shift or move about while being worn.
It is mandatory for active members of the Australian Defence Force to have their medals court mounted, as it is considered the appropriate method of presenting military honours in a professional and respectful manner. By doing so, the medals are given proper recognition and are displayed in a neat and organized fashion.The swing mounting of medals refers to the attachment of a medal to a ribbon that is allowed to hang freely from a brooch, which in turn is affixed to a uniform or clothing. This mounting style was commonly used for medals from the Boer War up to and including World War II, although there are no fixed guidelines or regulations regarding its use.
Miniature Court Mounted medals are mounted using the same method as Full size medals, yet they are typically worn to ceremonies were wearing full size medals would be impractical. These medals are commonly worn to all ceremonies that take place after 6 pm such as dinners.
Miniature Swing Mounted medals are mounted using the same method as Full size medals, yet they are typically worn to ceremonies were wearing full size medals would be impractical. These medals are commonly worn to all ceremonies that take place after 6 pm such as dinners.
A ribbon bar is a small, rectangular display of ribbons worn on military uniforms to represent various honours and awards earned by the wearer. These ribbons are arranged in a specific order and are attached to a backing, which is then attached to the uniform. Ribbon bars are a compact and convenient way for military personnel to display their achievements and are often used in situations where a full-sized medal or award would be impractical.
