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Good Conduct Medal

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Good Conduct Medal
The Good Conduct Medal is a Bronze medal 1 ¼ inches in diameter. It bears an American Bald Eagle standing with wings outspread on a closed book and sword enclosed by the words EFFICIENCY HONOR FIDELITY". On the reverse side, a wreath consisting of a laurel branch on the left side of the medal and an oak branch on the right side enclose a five-pointed star and a scroll between the words "FOR GOOD" and "CONDUCT”. In the case of successive awards, clasps are positioned on the ribbon.

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