Cased US Order Presidential medal of freedom with distinction PMOF USA WW12 Badge Rare. US Presidential Medal of Freedom with Distinction. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is an award bestowed by the President of the United States and is-along with the comparable Congressional Gold Medal, bestowed by an act of U. Congress-the highest civilian award of the United States. It recognizes those individuals who have made “an especially meritorious contribution to the security or national interests of the United States, world peace, cultural or other significant public or private endeavors”. [3] The award is not limited to U. Citizens and, while it is a civilian award, it can also be awarded to military personnel and worn on the uniform. It was established in 1963 and replaced the earlier Medal of Freedom that was established by President Harry S Truman in1945. Luxurious white, blue and red enameled!! In excellent condition and would make a fantastic addition to any collection. The complete set contains. Neckribbon, all made by hand!! Presidential Medal of Freedom Brest Badge Diameter 8.26cm and Weight 120.4g very heavy!! Made from Brass, gilt matt gold. US Presidential Medal of Freedom Lapel Pin. US Presidential Medal of Freedom Service Ribbon. Presidential medal of freedom with distinction small medal. Made in USA Medal Case. Here’s the whole list who received the Presidential medal of freedom with distinction. Martha Graham (1976) – Awarded With Distinction. Arthur Rubinstein (1976) – Awarded With Distinction. Murrow (1964) – Awarded With Distinction. Bruce (1976) – Awarded With Distinction. Ralph Bunche (1963) – Awarded With Distinction. Ellsworth Bunker (Twice; 1963 and 1967) – Awarded With Distinction (both awards). Foreign heads of state or government. Luis Muñoz Marín (1963) – Awarded With Distinction. Associate Justice Felix Frankfurter (1963) – Awarded With Distinction. Clark Clifford (1969) – Awarded With Distinction. Averell Harriman (1969) – Awarded With Distinction. Lovett (1963) – Awarded With Distinction. Donald Rumsfeld (1977) – Awarded With Distinction. Dean Rusk (1969) – Awarded With Distinction. Caspar Weinberger (1987) – Awarded With Distinction. Representative Carl Vinson (1964) – Awarded With Distinction. McCloy (1963) – Awarded With Distinction. Jean Monnet (1963) – Awarded With Distinction. Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin (1969) – Awarded With Distinction. Neil Armstrong (1969) – Awarded With Distinction. Michael Collins (1969) – Awarded With Distinction. James Bryant Conant (1963) – Awarded With Distinction. Take care and stay safe – Ludwig. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\Current Militaria (2001-Now)\Original Items\Medals & Ribbons”. The seller is “tmedals-com” and is located in this country: CN. This item can be shipped worldwide.