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Good Conduct Medal

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Description

A Bronze medal, 1 1/4 inches in diameter, with an eagle, wings spread, standing on a closed book and sword, encircled by the words "EFFICIENCY HONOR FIDELITY". On the reverse is a five-pointed star and a scroll between the words "FOR GOOD" and "CONDUCT", surrounded by a wreath formed by a laurel branch on the left and an oak branch on the right. Clasps are placed on the ribbon to represent subsequent awards.

Information Courtesy of Department of Defense (DOD)

Index: Good Conduct Medal

  1. Description
  2. Ribbon
  3. Criteria
  4. Background
  5. Multiple Awards

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