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ZFC1944

United States // Army / Good Conduct Medal (set)

Sub-collection: Artifacts not flags

The Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) was established by Executive Order 8809, 28 June 1941 and was ammended by Executive Order 9323, 1943 and by Executive Order 10444, 10 April 1953. It is awarded for exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity in active Federal military service. It is awarded on a selective basis to each soldier who distinguishes himself or herself from among his or her fellow soldiers by their exemplary conduct, efficiency, and fidelity throughout a specified period of continuous enlisted active Federal military service, as outlined in this chapter. There is no right or entitlement to the medal until the immediate commander has approved the award and the award has been announced in permanent orders.

Medal measures 2.75" X 1.5".

From the Louise Veninga Collection.

No Description

ZFC Noteworthy Flag



Hoist & Fly

Width of Hoist 2.75
Length of Fly 1.5

Stars

Are there stars on obverse? no
Are there stars on reverse? no

Stripes

Has a Blood Stripe? no

Crest/Emblem

Description of Crest/Emblem American Eagle pearched on a sword and a book, surrounded by the words, efficency, honor & fidelity.

Attachment

Comments on Method of Attachmen Designed to be oinned to a uniform

Documentation

Documents
All original documents and drawings are held in the Zaricor Flag Collection Archives.
Drawings
All original documents and drawings are held in the Zaricor Flag Collection Archives.

Condition

Condition Excellent
Displayable yes

Date

Date WWII