Iraq Campaign Medal — Military Decorations
Iraq Campaign Medal Medal and Ribbon Design Images
The Iraq Campaign Medal is a bronze circle with the country of Iraq surrounded by palm leaves. The words "Iraq Campaign" are at the top.
What is the Iraq Campaign Medal Decoration?
The Iraq Campaign Medal is awarded for serving in Iraq between March of 2003 to December of 2011. The medal can be awarded posthumously to any service member that died in the line of the duty in the county including from non-combat injuries. The award can receive a bronze star for every campaign a member has served.
The United States military sorts decorations into categories called Classes and Types. The Iraq Campaign Medal medal is classified as a Service Award of the type Campaign Medal.
How Do You Earn the Iraq Campaign Medal?
For service in Iraq between the periods of March 2003 to December of 2011.
Displaying the Iraq Campaign Medal
The Order of Precedence of the Iraq Campaign Medal is 93, and this precedence is used when placing the associated service ribbon on your uniform ribbon rack. You can see a full list of decorations in the order of precedence on the Decorations homepage.
This ribbon is worn between the Afghanistan Campaign Ribbon and the Inherent Resolve Campaign Ribbon.
Iraq Campaign Medal Associated Branches
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Iraq Campaign Medal Associated Branches
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Marine Corps |
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Coast Guard |
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Iraq Campaign Medal and the Stolen Valor Act
The Stolen Valor Act of 2013 is a federal law that makes it illegal for any person to falsely claim to be the recipient of certain military awards, "with the intention of obtaining money, property, or other tangible benefit by convincing another that he or she received the award".This decoration is covered by the Stolen Valor act. Fraudulently claiming to have received a Iraq Campaign Medal can result in punishment including a fine, imprisonment for not more than one year, or both
