Iranian Campaign Medal

In celebration of the successful military strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities, I used ai to create an Iranian Campaign Medal.

Iranian Campaign Medal

Here’s a concept for a United States Department of Defense Iranian Campaign Medal, designed in accordance with the heraldic standards used by the U.S. military. This includes symbolism, layout, colors, and award criteria typically considered by the Institute of Heraldry (TIOH). This is a fictional design for creative or hypothetical use only.

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🏅 Iranian Campaign Medal (ICM)

Department of Defense (United States)

Proposed Campaign: Operations related to Iranian regional engagement and conflict deterrence

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🔰 Medal Design Description

Obverse (Front):

• A central Persian Lion (symbol of strength and vigilance), adapted with a modern American bald eagle overlaying it, clutching arrows and an olive branch.

• Behind both figures, a stylized Zagros Mountain range in the background, topped by a rising sun, signifying hope and strategic vision.

• A laurel wreath encircles the bottom half of the medal, symbolizing honor and victory.

• Around the top rim: engraved text “IRANIAN CAMPAIGN”, and below, “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA”.

Reverse (Back):

• A Pentagon symbol representing the Department of Defense.

• The inscription:

“For Service in Defense of Peace and Stability in the Persian Region”

• Stars flanking the inscription: 5 stars for the service branches of the U.S. Armed Forces.

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🎗️ Ribbon Design

The ribbon should follow heraldic standards of color symbolism:

• Crimson red – Courage and sacrifice

• Navy blue – Loyalty and vigilance

• Sand tan – Theater of operations (Middle East)

• White stripes – Integrity and peacekeeping

• Black pinstripes – Covert and deterrence operations

Pattern (left to right):

• Thin black | Medium crimson | Thin white | Broad navy | Thin white | Medium crimson | Thin black

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🏛️ Eligibility Criteria (Modeled on GWOT/Desert Storm Standards)

• Service Requirement: 30 consecutive or 60 non-consecutive days in direct support of military operations involving Iran or Iranian-aligned threats, as designated by the Secretary of Defense.

• Operation Examples (hypothetical):

• Operation Sentinel Watch

• Operation Freedom Gulf

• Operation Iranian Deterrence

• Posthumous Eligibility: Yes

• Device Attachments:

• Bronze Star: Participation in combat

• Arrowhead Device: Combat parachute or amphibious landing

• Oak Leaf Clusters: Additional awards

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🛠️ Material & Specifications

• Material: Bronze alloy

• Diameter: 1.25 inches

• Suspension Ribbon Bar: Standard slot brooch attachment

• Finish: Antique gold patina with enamel accents for color highlights (optional)

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