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 This regulation size Prisoner of War Medal is the same medal as found in the military exchange and uniform shop systems. It is manufactured by the same supplier that produces them for the military. It meets or exceeds all United States government specifications. FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE*! MIL-M-3946/53
The Prisoner of War Medal is issued only to those U.S. military personnel who were taken prisoner and held captive after 5 April 1917; While engaged in an action against an enemy of the United States or While engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing foreign force or While serving with friendly forces engaged in an armed conflict against an opposing force in which the United States is not a belligerent party. Also, civilians who have been credited with military service which included the period of captivity are also eligible for the medal. And, hostages of terrorists and persons detained by governments with which the United States is not engaged actively in armed conflict are not eligible for the medal. Provided by the Institute of Heraldry
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