Coast Guard Arctic Service Anodized Miniature Medal ISLAND_32 Only one GWOT-EM is awarded

Only one GWOT-EM is awarded for each approved operation

Navy/Marine Corps have different versions of the medal

the continents on the globe are gold

Nominations express service or achievement of a lesser degree than recognized by the Superior Civilian Service Award

United States Navy Dress Belt Buckle - Silver Mirror Finish

Coast Guard Arctic Service Anodized Miniature Medal ISLAND_32 Only one GWOT-EM is awardedCoast Guard Arctic Service Anodized Miniature Medal Criteria: The Coast Guard Arctic Service Medal (CGASM) is bestowed upon any member of the United States Coast Guard after they have preformed 21 days of duty (cumulative) North of the Arctic Circle. This service can either be at Sea or Ashore. For Flight personnel the award is authorized after 21 flight days North of the circle. First created in 1976 the award was retroactively awarded to 1946. The