Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal Patch — Embroidered Patch
Distinguished Performance Recognized
The Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal recognizes meritorious service or achievement that is above the norm but doesn't quite reach the level required for the Meritorious Service Medal. With the combat "V" device, it recognizes acts of valor in combat. This patch represents the Marines and sailors whose performance stood out from their peers.
The Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal was originally established as the Navy Commendation Ribbon in 1944 and was upgraded to a medal in 1950. It recognizes meritorious service, heroic achievement, or meritorious achievement in a combat or non-combat situation. The medal with the combat "V" recognizes valor in direct contact with the enemy, while the non-combat version recognizes sustained superior performance in one's duties. The Commendation Medal is one of the most meaningful awards for junior and mid-grade Marines, representing the first level of personal recognition that carries significant weight in a service member's career.
Perfect For:
Navy Commendation Medal recipients, meritorious service honorees, combat "V" recipients, military decoration collectors, career achievement displays, and medal patch enthusiasts
Performance recognized. Service honored.