armored personnel carrier

Southwest Asia Service Medal

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The front of the medal depicts the tools of modern desert warfare, i.e., aircraft, helicopter, tank, armored personnel carrier, tent and troops, battleship, in both desert and sea settings along with the inscription, "SOUTHWEST ASIA SERVICE" in the center. The reverse of the medal contains a sword entwined with a palm leaf representing military preparedness and the maintenance of peace and the inscription "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" around the periphery. The ribbon is predominately tan, symbolizing the sands of the desert and contains thin stripes of the U.S. national colors towards each edge. The green and black center stripes and the black edges, along with the red and white, suggest the flag colors of most Arab nations in the region of Southwest Asia. For more information on the Southwest Asia Service Medal visit http://www.medalsofamerica.com/Item--i-F163_Full_Size_List

armored personnel carrier

Southwest Asia Service Medal

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