United States: Joint Service Commendation Medal. With Gold Valor 'V' emblem on riband, as awarded to United States Navy and United States Marine Corps personnel. Circa 1990-2017

The Gold 'V' (Valor) emblem on the riband indicates that the recipient was a member of the United States Navy or United States Marine Corps, and was earned prior to 2017 (in 2017 the awarding of 'V' emblems was standardised for the US Armed Services, with all services adopting the same emblems)

A "V" device is a metal 1⁄4-inch (6.4 mm) capital letter "V" with serifs which, when worn on certain decorations awarded by the United States Armed Forces, distinguishes a decoration awarded for combat valor or heroism from the same decoration being awarded for a member's actions under circumstances other than combat

The Joint Service Commendation Medal is awarded for acts of heroism (with appropriate emblems on the riband), or meritorious service or achievement while assigned to a Joint Activity involving several services of the armed forces - and hence usually associated with 'Staff' appointments and strategic command and planning roles

The riband of the decoration with a 9mm crimp brooch as issued, this retaining the original intricate hinged pin and drop lock clasp fittings on reverse. With contractors hallmark / makers marks for 'G-GI'

A most attractive gilt and enamel decoration - a choice example

Condition: EF

Code: 24161