"Bronze Star Medal" Award. Measures 1 3/8” by 3/8” (available in Rhodium™ (silver) and Gol-tone™ (gold) border finishes). The Bronze Star Medal was established by Executive Order 9419, 4 February 1944 (superseded by Executive Order 11046, 24 August 1962, as amended by Executive Order 13286, 28 February 2003). The Bronze Star Medal may be awarded by the Secretary of a military department or the Secretary of Homeland Security with regard to the Coast Guard when not operating as a service in the Navy, or by such military commanders, or other appropriate officers as the Secretary concerned may designate, to any person who, while serving in any capacity in or with the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, or Coast Guard of the United States, after December 6, 1941, distinguishes, or has distinguished, himself by heroic or meritorious achievement or service, not involving participation in aerial flight— (a) while engaged in an action against an enemy of the United States; (b) while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing foreign force; or (c) 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. If you command higher standards of appearance then Blackinton® Enameled Commendation Bars are for you. Each commendation bar comes with its own cab-slide holder (clutch-back) that quickly attaches to your uniform. Just like the beauty of Blackinton® badges, insignia, and specialty items, the commendation bars depict absolute attention-to-detail on any uniform. Beautiful, deep and bright enamel colors are surrounded by a bright polished silver or gold finish! Combine your multiple awards into a handsome cab-slide holder (beautifully and securely holds multiple awards as one unit, in a myriad of available options.) The Blackinton® name has been synonymous with expert craftsmanship since its early beginnings in 1852. Blackinton®… “Achieving artistry in metal”. That’s exactly what Blackinton® achieves. Versatility, creativity, and expert craftsmanship are Blackinton® hallmarks, and what makes Blackinton® badges, commendations, and custom insignia the number one choice of law enforcement and public safety professionals! (Note: In addition to the commendation bars shown here, custom commendation bars can be ordered! All Blackinton® commendation bars (shown), badges, and more, can be customized with many different finishes and enamel color!) Contact T&T Uniforms for bulk order discounts on any Blackinton® product. ● T&T Uniforms properly salutes all those who have faithfully and selflessly served in the United States Military.