This an award from era 1990-2025The medal riband is fitted with a 9mm crimp-brooch, complete with long-hinged pin & intricate drop-lock clasp fittings, as issued. The mounting bar with maker hallmark 'LIGI'The Coast Guard Medal was instituted on 4 August 1949 (but it was not bestowed on any recipient until 1958) as a non-combat bravery decoration for award to United States Coast Guard personnel for acts of heroism performed under non-combat conditions, i.e., acts not involving armed conflict with an enemy of the United States. The order of precedence places the Coast Guard Medal immediately before awards of the Bronze Star MedalCondition: EF