Combat "V" device
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The Combat "V" device is a U.S. military decoration attachment that signifies an award was earned for valor or heroism in direct combat.
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
award attachment
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military decoration device ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs |
"V" device
NERFINISHED
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Valor device ⓘ |
| appliedTo |
U.S. military decorations
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
medals ⓘ ribbon bars ⓘ |
| awardedFor |
heroism in combat
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meritorious actions under combat conditions ⓘ valor in combat ⓘ |
| category | U.S. military award devices NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| color | bronze ⓘ |
| country |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
|
| denotes | combat distinction on a non-combat-specific award ⓘ |
| distinguishes | combat heroism awards from non-combat meritorious awards ⓘ |
| eligibility | members of the U.S. Armed Forces ⓘ |
| eligibilityCriterion |
award must be associated with combat operations
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performance of valorous or heroic acts in direct combat with an enemy ⓘ |
| governingAuthority |
United States Department of Defense
NERFINISHED
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individual U.S. military service regulations ⓘ |
| indicates |
award earned for heroism in direct combat
ⓘ
award earned for valor in direct combat ⓘ |
| material | bronze ⓘ |
| notation | "V" for valor ⓘ |
| notToBeConfusedWith | non-combat meritorious service devices ⓘ |
| placement |
mounted on the service ribbon bar
ⓘ
mounted on the suspension ribbon of a medal ⓘ |
| shape | letter V ⓘ |
| symbolizes |
heroism in combat
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participation in acts of combat heroism ⓘ valor in combat ⓘ |
| usedBy |
United States Air Force
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United States Armed Forces NERFINISHED ⓘ United States Army ⓘ United States Coast Guard NERFINISHED ⓘ United States Marine Corps ⓘ United States Navy ⓘ United States Space Force NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| usedOn |
Air Medal
NERFINISHED
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Army Achievement Medal NERFINISHED ⓘ Army Commendation Medal NERFINISHED ⓘ Bronze Star Medal NERFINISHED ⓘ Coast Guard Achievement Medal NERFINISHED ⓘ Coast Guard Commendation Medal NERFINISHED ⓘ Joint Service Commendation Medal NERFINISHED ⓘ Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal NERFINISHED ⓘ Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal NERFINISHED ⓘ |
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