US Marine Corps Brevet Medal

US Marine Corps Brevet Medal DocumentAwarded to Marine Corps officers for extreme gallantry and risk of life in combat against an armed enemy force.

Brevet Certificate was initially awarded between 1863 and 1915 to USMC Brevet commissioned officers.

In 1921, medals were awarded to certificate recipients retroactively. Only 20 recipients awarded the Brevet Medal. The Brevet Medal is ranked just following the MoH.


Marine Corps Brevet Medal front

Marine Corps Brevet Medal
1863 -1915
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Marine Corps Brevet Medal back

Marine Corps Brevet Medal
1863 -1915
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