United States: United States Army Achievement Medal (established 1981). Circa 1981-1990

The corded medal riband fitted with an early 12mm crimp style brooch. The reverse of the brooch with maker hallmark 'LI-GI'. The mounting brooch retaining the long-hinged pin & intricate drop-lock clasp fittings, as issued

The Army issue of the Achievement Medal was created in 1981

The Achievement Medal was first proposed to recognize the contributions of junior officers and enlisted personnel who were not eligible to receive the higher Commendation Medal or the Meritorious Service Medal

Each military service (Navy, Army, Air Force, Coast Guard) issues its own version of the Achievement Medal, with a fifth version authorized by the U.S. Department of Defense for joint military activity. The Achievement Medal is awarded for outstanding achievement or meritorious service not of a nature that would otherwise warrant awarding the Commendation Medal. Award authority rests with local commanders, granting a broad discretion of when and for what action the Achievement Medal may be awarded

Condition: EF

Code: 25077