NOTICE This Display Recognition is available ONLY to authorized recipients who possess orders, or authorization form, or release documentation that confirms award eligibility. (See "Issue Requirements"). To obtain either a Display Medal or a Display Recognition for your authorized award you will be required to provide military-issued documentation authorizing your award. There are no exceptions. WARNING! You must NOT submit a military issued document or photocopy that: has been altered in any way by you after the original's official issue contains information or corrections or additions that you entered lists awards or training you knowingly did not receive contains highlighting, colorizing or other markings you entered Be advised that on request any knowingly fraudulent document sent by you will be released to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) that may result in prosecution and/or fine/imprisonment. Email Questions, or Phone: 310-532-0634

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Processing and Delivery

Style	Admin	Shipping	Total
Black & White (No Color) .PDF	$9.50	Emailed	$9.50
Document only (Full Color)	$14.50	$6.70	$21.20
Heavy Bond Enclosure (Full Color)	$19.00	$6.70	$25.70
EnDurable Acrylux© Frame (Full Color)	$21.00	$6.70	$27.70
Classic Gold Frame (Full Color)	$24.00	$8.70	$32.70

Total/Shipping fees, above, apply to 50 U.S. states

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How to Apply

You may apply for your Display Recognition using a...

Check Debit card (* Shipped within 1 week)

Charge card (* Shipped within 1 week)

Personal, Business, Bank or Cashiers Check ( Shipped in 6 weeks)

Money Order (* Shipped within 1 week)

(* Upon reception of required documentation)

Complete and MAIL this APPLICATION FORM.

Don't forget to include an unaltered COPY of your DD-214, DD-215 or other pre-arranged document(s).

Mailing Address

Records Chief (REC-AMW)
The American War Library
16907 Brighton Avenue
Gardena CA 90247-5420

Questions?

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Email: NAM Display Recognition Inquiry

Telephone: 1-310-532-0634

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Issue Regulations
The Navy Achievement Medal

Authorized by the Secretary of the Navy on January 24, 1962, and awarded to junior officers and enlisted personnel serving in any capacity with the Navy and Marine Corps who distinguish themselves by outstanding professional achievement or for leadership. Originally a non-combat award, the achievement medal is now awarded for both combat and non-combat service.

The combat "V" device is worn on the ribbon if stipulated in the citation. A Bronze "V" device is worn to denote awards for combat VALOR. A Gold Star is worn for each subsequent award. A Silver Star is worn in lieu of 5 Gold Stars.