United States: Merchant Marine Medal for Outstanding Achievement (Established 2002-)

Medal riband fitted with original mounting brooch with intricate hinged pin and drop-lock clasp fitting, the bar with makers hallmark 'Graco-GI'

The Merchant Marine Medal for Outstanding Achievement is a decoration of the United States Merchant Marine awarded by the United States Maritime Administration. It was established in 2002 and is awarded to members of the maritime industry who have made extraordinarily valuable contributions to the merchant marine
Specifically the decoration is warded to recognize merchant mariners who have participated in an act or operation of humanitarian nature directly to an individual or groups of individuals. This medal may be awarded to those leaders in the maritime industry who have dedicated years of service or achievement and/or given an extraordinary valuable contribution or work to the maritime industry. This medal requires the Maritime Administrator’s approval for award
The decoration is sparingly awarded, and most recipients have been Merchant Marine personnel, who have been rewarded for their humanitarian services during and in the wake of world-wide natural disasters (Tropical Storms, Tsunamis, Earthquakes), or those who have dedicated many years of outstanding service in the training of Merchant Marine cadets, officers and sailors
A rare seen decoration on the market

Condition: EF

Code: 25758