United States Army Commendation Miniature Medal

This item is a miniature version of the United States Army Commendation Medal. The medal consists of a circular bronze pendant approximately 5/8 of an inch in diameter. The obverse features an American bald eagle with outstretched wings, clutching a bundle of arrows and an olive branch, superimposed upon an American shield. The pendant is suspended from a small metal ring attached to a draped silk grosgrain ribbon. The ribbon color scheme is primarily myrtle green (appearing red/pink in this specific lighting/oxidation state) with five white vertical pinstripes and a central orange-yellow stripe, signifying the specific branch or era. The top of the ribbon is secured by a metal brooch mounting with a horizontal pin-back and safety clasp for uniform attachment. The condition shows significant age-related wear, with a noticeable matte patina or oxidation on the bronze surface, suggesting mid-to-late 20th-century manufacture. The ribbon edges show minor fraying and color fading consistent with long-term storage or use. The craftsmanship is high-quality, typical of government-contracted military insignia makers such as Graco or Lordship Industries, though no specific maker's mark is visible in the photograph.