United States: Joint Service Commendation Medal (JSCOM). With bronze 'V' Valor emblem on riband. Circa 1990-2025

The bronze 'V' (Valor) emblem on the riband indicates that the recipient was either a member of the United Army or United States Air Force prior to 2017, or including awards to United States Navy & United States Marine Corps since 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 hallmark for 'Graco-GI' indented on reverse of the brooch

A most attractive gilt and enamel decoration - a choice example

Condition: EF

Code: 25089