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Criteria: Awarded to any service member who, while serving in any capacity with the United States Coast Guard, distinguishes him or herself by heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy. For the decoration to be awarded, an individual must have performed a voluntary act of heroism in the face of great personal danger or of such a magnitude that it stands out distinctly above normal expectations. The Coast Guard Medal was first authorized in 1949. Additional awards of the Coast Guard Medal...

Note: Lapel pins are often awarded with their full size medals and ribbon awards counterparts simply as an accessory to the decoration. Lapel pins are worn in unofficial capacities, on personal clothing, commemorating the award. Most presentation cases are manufactured so as to accommodate the lapel pin and when service members are awarded decorations in formal ceremonies – where the award is issued in a presentation case – the lapel pin is then included.

Mounting: Unlike full size medals that come with mounting pins on each medal, miniature medals must be attached to a miniature medal mount. Miniature medal mounts are manufactured specifically for the number of awards being mounted. For example, if you purchased five miniature medals, you would need to purchase a “Miniature Medal Mount – 5 Medal” to correctly wear them. See below for the appropriate mount.