NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Iraq Campaign Medal

The Iraq Campaign Medal is a decoration of the United States military which was created by Executive Order of President George W. Bush on May 28, 2004. The decoration exists on paper only, and an actual medal has yet to be designed by the Institute of Heraldry.

Once issued, the service medal will be provided to any member of the military who served within the borders of Iraq during Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom.

A similar medal, known as the Afghanistan Campaign Medal was authorized for service during the same period within the borders of Afghanistan.

Categories: Awards and decorations of the U.S. military

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Iraq Campaign Medal - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (447 words)
	A similar medal, known as the Afghanistan Campaign Medal was authorized for service during the same period within the borders of Afghanistan.
	The Iraq Campaign Medal may be awarded with the Arrowhead device for qualified soldiers.
	The Iraq Campaign Medal may be awarded with the combat operation insignia for qualified sailors assigned to Marine Corps units.

Operation Telic: Campaign Medal (477 words)
	The Iraq Medal marks service in, and in support of, operations in Iraq from 20 January 2003, and can be awarded to UK Armed Forces and civilian personnel, including embedded media, and certain foreign nationals assigned to the operation.
	The medal is made of cupro-nickel and bears on the obverse the crowned image of Her Majesty The Queen.
	The first medals are expected to be available for issue in the spring of 2004.

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