Coast Guard Expert Pistol Shot Medal SBBA~Pair~80705~80705|2 When awarded for combat heroism

When awarded for combat heroism it is awarded with a V device for Valor

in the United States Navy

a large eagle device is worn

manage theater personnel recovery operations and employ in the conduct of combat operations

Coast Guard Expert Pistol Shot Medal SBBA~Pair~80705~80705|2 When awarded for combat heroismCoast Guard Expert Pistol Shot Medal Criteria: The Coast Guard Expert Pistol Shot Medal is the highest award that a Coast Guardsmen can receive for a pistol qualification. The current qualifying pistols are the M9 or the P229R DAK. The medal is only worn if the recipient has achieved "expert" status with a qualified weapon. If they have achieved the expert status, the service ribbon is worn with a silver E device. A blank ribbon is worn if they have