Coast Guard Arctic Service Miniature Medal O-5 Commander which is the Great Seal

which is the Great Seal of the United States

only when issued and prescribed by the local commander for ceremonial occasions

Available in O-1 through O-3 rank

the badge and/or qualification bar is no longer authorized for wear

Coast Guard Arctic Service Miniature Medal O-5 Commander which is the Great SealCoast Guard Arctic Service Miniature Medal Criteria: The Coast Guard Arctic Service Medal (CGASM) is bestowed upon any member of the United States Coast Guard after they have preformed 21 days of duty (cumulative) North of the Arctic Circle. This service can either be at Sea or Ashore. For Flight personnel the award is authorized after 21 flight days North of the circle. First created in 1976 the award was retroactively awarded to 1946. The award is