TREASURES OF WAR
United States: Army Commendation Medal (Instituted 1945).
With bronze combat 'V' and silver 'Oakleaf cluster' emblems
The combat V emblem denotes an award made for 'Valor' while the silver 'Oakleaf cluster emblem indicates that the recipient had been further awarded 5 x Army Commendation Medals = a total of 6 x awards. An award from period circa 1969-1990, including Vietnam War
The reverse of the mounting bar with Federal Government Contractors hallmark 'G27'
The award - originally a riband - was made retrospective to 1941, and is issued for acts of heroism, meritorious achievement, or service Medal riband fitted with its issue 9mm 'Crimp Brooch' riband mounting bar, this retaining the original 2 x pin posts with clutch-back fittings as issued.