Combat Medic Badge Army Medical 1st Award Full Size Silver Oxidized
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- Army Combat Medical Badge 1st Award - Silver Oxidized
- Made in the USA.
- Oxidized silver badge 1 inch in height and 1-1/2 inches in width, consisting of a stretcher crossed by a caduceus surmounted at the top by a Greek cross, all on and over an elliptical oak wreath.
- Stars are added to indicate subsequent awards; one star at the top for the second award, one star at the top and one at the bottom for the third award, one star at the top, and one at each side for the fourth award.
- Symbolism: The Medical Corps insignia of the branch, modified by the addition of a Greek cross suggesting the Geneva Convention between the wings and the entwined serpents, signifies the recipient's skills and expertise. It is superimposed upon a stretcher alluding to medical field service. The oak symbolizes steadfastness, strength, and loyalty.
- Award Eligibility: Awarded to members of the Army Medical Department, Naval Medical Department or Air Force Medical Service who are in the grade of Colonel or below while assigned or attached to a medical unit of company or smaller size organic to an infantry unit during any period the infantry unit was engaged in active ground combat subsequent to 6 December 1941.