USMCR79 Posted June 29, 2007 Share #1 Posted June 29, 2007 A rare, lesser known Marine Corps award is the Reserve Special Commendation Ribbon. According to Blakeney, 25 of these awards were made to Marine Corps Officers (Reserve Officers), Also according to Blakeney 25 awards of the Marine Corps Brevet Medal were made to Marine Corps Officers, just a comparison of the numbers. Establishing Authority The Reserve Special Commendation Ribbon was established on April 16, 1946, by Secretary of the Navy James V. Forrestal. Effective Dates The Reserve Special Commendation Ribbon was in effect from January 1, 1930 to December 7, 1941. Criteria This ribbon was awarded to officers of the Navy or Marine Corps Organized Reserve who commanded a battalion (or separate division of the Naval or Marine Corps Reserve) for a period of four years between January 1, 1930 and December 7, 1941. To qualify, the officer must also have had a total of not less than ten years service in the Reserves. Order of Precedence The Reserve Special Commendation Ribbon is worn after the Good Conduct Medal and before the Naval Reserve Meritor-ious Service Medal. Devices No devices were authorized for the Reserve Special Commendation Ribbon Thanks Foxfall.com for the data Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMCR79 Posted June 29, 2007 Author Share #2 Posted June 29, 2007 Example of Original Citation to Col. Harold Keller USMCR Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmpmstr Posted November 7, 2021 Share #3 Posted November 7, 2021 Bill A great find if this rate one time only award; oft forgotten about. Have you any photos of the ribbon being worn? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItemCo16527 Posted April 22, 2022 Share #4 Posted April 22, 2022 Wow, I had no idea these could be awarded to Marine officers. I always thought it was a Navy-only award. Thanks for posting this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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