US NAVY AND MARINE CORPS ACHIEVEMENT MEDAL WITH CERTIFICATE -
The US Navy and the Marine Corps employed the same Achievement medal to reward
individuals who substained above average performance in combat and non-combat
situations. The qualities recognized were professional and leadership
achievement. To be recognized for the professional achievement the person must
clearly exceed expectations and must be an important contribution that benefits
the Naval Service. To be recognized for the leadership achievement the soldier
must perform a noteworthy act while performing a mission.
The award was institutes in 1961. But this was only as a ribbon. The medal
itself became into existance on 1967.
The following document is used to award the Navy Achievement Medal:
A letter was also issued along with the certificate. The letter would explain how the individual
won the award.
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This US military medal may be currently
reproduced.
It is becoming more difficult to be able to tell the fake ones from the real ones because
the quality of the reproductions is improving. The collector must become familiarized with
the construction style and materials employed in the manufacturing of this item.
Attention to the details is critical in order to be able to determine the authenticity of
the collectible.
If you have an interest is seeing other US military medals, you can do so by going to our
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