Military medals Public Deposited
- Military medals with their ribbons are a popular numismatic type world wide, but many collectors are unaware of how they are used in recipients� promotions. A ranking of U.S. decorations gives enlisted military members points for promotion. This helps commanders determine how one military person rates against his or her peers. A soldier is sometimes noted as �the most highly decorated� of some conflict without the ranking of awards being clearly explained. Usually, the media simply counts the number of decorations. Some military members object to lessor awards that have nothing to do with combat, valor, or leadership being included in the promotion point count. Medals points ranking for U.S. Army members: Soldier�s Medal or higher 40, Bronze Star Medal with �V� 35, Bronze Star Medal 30, Purple Heart 30, Defense Meritorious Service Medal 25, Meritorious Service Medal 25, Air Medal with �V� 25, Army Commendation Medal with �V� 25, Air Medal 20, Joint Service Commendation Medal 20, Army Commendation Medal 20, Joint Service Achievement Medal 10, Army Achievement Medal 10, Good Conduct Medal 10, Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal 10, Armed Forces Reserve Medal 10, Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal 10.
- Numiscadero Spanish to English Glossary (Gary Beals)