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United States Navy
Marksman, Sharpshooter and Expert Rifle
Marksman, Sharpshooter and Expert Pistol
Qualification Badge Display Recognitions
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United States Navy
Marksman, Sharpshooter and Expert Rifle
Marksman, Sharpshooter and Expert Pistol
Qualification Badge Display Recognitions
Site Index
Sample Display Recognitions
Displayed: Rifle. Also available: Pistol
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You have four display types to choose from:
Black & White (No Color)
Heavy Bond Enclosure
or EnDurable Acrylux© Frame
or Classic Deluxe Frame
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Heavy Bond Enclosure Colors: Regal, Black or Navy Trimmed in Appearance Gold Ready for Mantle or Shelf Display |
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EnDurable Acrylux© Frame Colors: Chocolate Brown or Black Trimmed in Appearance Gold Ready for Wall or Shelf Display Classic Deluxe |
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Issue Requirements
You must submit ONE of the following:
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. You must NOT submit a military issued document or photocopy that:
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Personnel Branch
Processing and Delivery
| Style | Price | Shipping | Total | Black & White (No Color) .PDF | $9.50 | Emailed | $9.50 | Document only (Full Color) | $14.50 | $6.60 | $21.10 | Heavy Bond Enclosure (Full Color) | $19.00 | $6.60 | $25.60 | EnDurable Acrylux© Frame (Full Color) | $21.00 | $6.60 | $27.60 | Classic Gold Frame (Full Color) | $24.00 | $6.60 | $32.60 |
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You may apply for your Display Recognition using a...
(* Upon reception of required documentation)
Complete and MAIL this APPLICATION FORM.
Don't forget to include a copy of your DD-214 or other pre-arranged document(s).
Records Chief (REC-AMW)
The American War Library
16907 Brighton Avenue
Gardena CA 90247-5420
Email: Navy Qualification Recognition Inquiry
Telephone: 1-310-532-0634
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Issue Regulations
Pistol Marksman Ribbon
Establishing Authority
The Pistol Marksmanship ribbon was established on October 14, 1969, by the Secretary of the Navy John H. Chafee when he redesignated the ribbon to the Expert Pistol Shot Medal to permit marksman and sharpshooters to wear the ribbon for qualifying below the expert level. Marksmen wear the Expert ribbon with the letter "M". Sharpshooters wear the Expert ribbon with the letter "S". Marksmen and Sharpshooters may not wear the Expert medal which is restricted to Expert qualifiers.
Effective Dates
The Pistol Marksmanship ribbon has been in effect since October 14, 1969.
Criteria
The Pistol Marksmanship ribbon is worn for scoring at the marksman, sharpshooter or expert level of qualification on a prescribed course of fire for the rifle.
Order of Precedence
The Pistol Marksmanship ribbon is worn after all other ribbons.
Devices
Qualification at the marksman level entitles the individual to wear the ribbon without device.
Qualification at the sharpshooter level is indicated by a silver letter "S"
Qualification at the Expert level is indicated by a silver "E" on the ribbon.
Navy Expert Pistol Shot Medal
Established in 1920 and awarded to all personnel of the United States Navy and Naval Reserves who have qualified as "Expert" pistol shots on prescribed courses. An unadorned ribbon signifies "Marksman". The same ribbon with a bronze "S" signifies "Sharpshooter". Navy personnel who obtain a first and second "Expert" qualification wear the ribbon bar with a bronze "E". Upon attaining the third and final "Expert" qualification, a silver "E" is attached to the ribbon.
Rifle Marksman Ribbon
Establishing Authority
The Rifle Marksmanship ribbon was established on October 14, 1969, by Secretary of the Navy John H. Chafee when he re-designated the ribbon to the Expert Rifleman Medal to permit marksman and sharpshooters to wear the ribbon for qualifying below the expert level.
Effective Dates
The Rifle Marksmanship ribbon has been in effect since October 14, 1969.
Criteria
The Rifle Marksmanship ribbon is worn for scoring at the marksman, sharpshooter or expert level of qualification on a prescribed course of fire for the rifle.
Order of Precedence
The Rifle Marksmanship ribbon is worn after the Distinguished Marksman and Pistol Shot ribbon and before the Pistol Marks-manship ribbon.
Devices
Qualification at the marksman level entitles the individual to wear the ribbon without device.
Qualification at the sharpshooter level is indicated by a silver letter "S"
Qualification at the Expert level is indicated by a silver "E" on the ribbon.
Navy Expert Rifleman Medal
Established in 1920 to replace the Navy Sharpshooters Medal created in 1910, and awarded by the Chief of Naval personnel to those members of the United States Navy or Naval Reserve who qualify as "Expert" with either rifle or carbine on a prescribed military rifle course. An unadorned ribbon signifies "Marksman". The same ribbon with a bronze "S" signifies "Sharpshooter". Navy personnel who obtain a first and second "Expert" qualification wear the ribbon bar with a bronze "E". Upon attaining the third and final "Expert" qualification, a silver "E" is attached to the ribbon.
