Image: Combat Distinguishing Device

Description: After February 2017 criteria: A gold letter 'V' worn on U.S. military ribbons and medals denoting that the award was received for combat bravery for the third time. Before February 2017 criteria: Combat Distinguishing Device, a small metal letter 'v' that is worn on U.S. Navy and USMC ribbons and medals to denote that that award was received for bravery in battle. Note that this particular golden version is used by the USMC and USN. It is different from the U.S. Army's version because it is gold instead of bronze.
Title: "V" device, gold
Credit: This file was derived from: Valor device.svg
Author: U.S. Army
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Usage Terms: Public domain
License: Public domain
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