Iraq Reconstruction Service Medal Category_Gallant & Distinguished Conduct or who has died or

or who has died or may die of wounds received in armed combat or as a result of an act of international terrorism

Personnel who had already qualified for the earlier 1914 Star were not eligible

The dates “1914” and “1918” appear beside the design

The etch around the base reads -

the Capulet Rose and Montague Swords from Romeo and Juliet

Iraq Reconstruction Service Medal Category_Gallant & Distinguished Conduct or who has died orThe Iraq Reconstruction Service Medal was instituted January 2007 and awarded for 40 days continuous service or aggregate service of 40 days in a calendar year for a minimum of 48 hours. Service after 19th March 2003.