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Officially Hallmarked and approved by the U.S. Institute of Heraldry
Official military grade, premium quality full size medal
Medal and ribbon made to the highest official government standards
Made, inspected, and shipped by Veterans in the USA
Standard 2 prong and clutch back, uniform approved
The medal is awarded to enlisted personnel of the United States Navy and Naval Reserve (active duty) for creditable, above average professional performance, military behavior, leadership, military appearance and adaptability based on good conduct and faithful service for three-year periods of continuous active service. Must have had no convictions by court martial and no nonjudicial punishment during the three year period (there was a time from November 1963 to January 1996 when the period was four years). For the first award the medal may be awarded to the next-of-kin in those cases where the individual is missing in action or dies of wounds received in combat. Naval personnel may also receive the medal if separated from the service as a result of wounds incurred in combat.