United States Joint Services Commendation Medal excluded-retail only although prior to 1945 it

although prior to 1945 it was suspended from a light purple ribbon 11 mm wide

or while operationally deployed to/at CFS Alert

or provided direct support to operations conducted in those areas from outside Canada for at least 30 cumulative days commencing on October 7

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The “AFGHANISTAN” bar to the Southwest Asia Service Medal (SWASM) is awarded to those who served for at least 30 days in the theatre of operations

United States Joint Services Commendation Medal excluded-retail only although prior to 1945 itAwarded in the name of the Secretary of Defense to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who, after January 1, 1963, distinguished themselves by meritorious achievement or service in a joint duty capacity. Full size medal comes loose and with 8 inches of quality ribbon and miniature medals 5 inches. Medal Mounting Services are available at additional cost.