Armed Forces Reserve Medal

SKU: 02.USA.0144.101.01

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  • Bronze Medal (for Army Reserve) Obverse
  • Bronze Medal (for Army Reserve) Reverse

Attributes

  • country
    United States
  • date of institution
    September 25, 1950
  • remarks
    The Bronze Medal was designed by Thomas Hudson Jones. The Bronze Medal (for National Guard) images are courtesy of Medal-Medaille. Please see the following page for more detail: http://www.medal-medaille.com/armed-forces-reserve-medal-national-guard-p-9279.html

History


The Armed Forces Reserve Medal was established by President Harry S. Truman by Executive Order on September 25, 1950. The Bronze Medal was initially awarded to any Officer or enlisted personnel of the reserve components of the United States Armed Forces upon the completion of 10 years consecutive, or 12 years aggregate, efficient and meritorious service. In 1996, the award was extended to reservists who were mobilized for active service, regardless of time served.

When the Medal is awarded for periods of service, it is awarded with an hourglass emblem worn on the ribbon. The first award made in recognition of time served is issued with a bronze hourglass. Additional periods of 10 years of service are denoted by silver (20 years), gold (30 years), or bronze and gold (40 years) hourglass emblems. However, excluding the award for 40 years of service, only 1 hourglass device may be worn at a time; as the device may be upgraded to a higher award. If the Medal is awarded in connection with mobilization, then a bronze "M" device is issued for wear with the ribbon. Subsequent mobilizations are denoted by bronze Arabic numerals worn to the left of the "M" emblem. If both the hourglass and "M" devices are awarded, then the hourglass emblem is worn to the right of the "M" device.

The Medal features a distinct reverse design for each of the 6 Armed Forces Reserve components.

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  • Price

    $30 USD

  • Composition

    Bronze

  • Inscription

    Rev: ARMED FORCES RESERVE

  • Size

    32-32.5mm

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    The Bronze Medal (for National Guard) is stamped on the brooch bar with the maker's mark "LI-GI" on the reverse. The Bronze Medal (fo...

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  • Composition

    Bronze

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    Rev: ARMED FORCES RESERVE

  • Size

    32-32.5mm

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    The Bronze Medal (for Army Reserve) images feature a reverse mounted Medal.

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  • Composition

    Bronze

  • Inscription

    Rev: ARMED FORCES RESERVE

  • Size

    32-32.5mm

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  • Composition

    Bronze

  • Inscription

    Rev: ARMED FORCES RESERVE

  • Size

    32-32.5mm

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    The Bronze Medal (for Naval Reserve) images feature a reverse mounted Medal.

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  • Composition

    Bronze

  • Inscription

    Rev: ARMED FORCES RESERVE

  • Size

    32-32.5mm

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    The Bronze Medal (for Coast Guard Reserve) images feature a reverse mounted Medal.

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  • Composition

    Bronze

  • Inscription

    Rev: ARMED FORCES RESERVE

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    32-32.5mm

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