MIL-DTL-3943-16 Decoration, Soldier\'S Medal

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MIL-DTL-3943/16F

WIDTH (overall):

-1: 1-3/8 inch (REF)

-2: 11/16 inch (REF)

THICKNESS (at thickest point):

-1: 0.230 inch + 0.010 inch

-2: 0.120 inch + 0.010 inch

NOTES:

1. The term (REF) refers to the measurements taken from the Government furnished

hub or die.

2. The pendant ribbon ring shall be rectangular. For Dash No. -1, the ring shall be

17/32 inch wide by 3/8 inch high (outside measurement) and shall be formed from 0.057

inch + 0.002 inch diameter wire.

3. The pendant ribbon ring for Dash No. -2 shall be an integral part of the lug.

4. The lug for Dash No. -1 shall not be completely drilled through but shall be drilled a

maximum of 1/16 inch from each side. The hole shall be 1/16 inch in diameter.

5. Decoration set shall consist of a regular size medal, a service ribbon and a lapel

button all packaged in a presentation case conforming to MIL-DTL-14633, Type VIII, Style

6 with a Class 1, 1A or 3 pad.

6. The ribbon for the pendant drape and service ribbon shall conform to

MIL-DTL-11589/137.

7. The lapel button shall conform to MIL-DTL-11484/12.

CHANGES FROM PREVIOUS ISSUE: Marginal notations are not used in this revision to

identify changes with respect to the previous issue due to the extent of the changes.

Custodians:

Preparing activity:

Army - IH

(Project No. 8455-2007-068)

Review activities:

DLA - CT

NOTE: The activities listed above were interested in this document as of the date of this

document. Since organizations and responsibilities can change, you should verify the

currency of the information above using the ASSIST Online database at

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