US Armed Forces Humanitarian Service Medal ~ This is the official regulation full size medal with pin back broach from Graco Awards, Inc., of Tomball, Texas, the manufacturer that supplies the U.S. Government. It is hallmarked G27 on the broach. I'd estimate it to be from the mid-1980s. Very light wear, near mint. As always, see my store for more militaria and combine lots to save on shipping.

Centered on the obverse of the medal within a circle, is a right hand pointing diagonally upward with open palm, (to symbolize a giving or helping hand). At the top of the reverse of the medal is the inscription, For Humanitarian Service in three lines. Below this is an oak branch, with three leaves and three acorns, and below this, around the outside edge of the medal, is the inscription, United States Armed Forces.

Established to honor personnel of the Armed Forces of the United States who distinguished themselves by meritorious direct participation (hands on) in a significant military act or operation of a humanitarian nature, or have rendered a service to mankind. Specifically excluded from eligibility are service members or elements remaining at a geographically separated location or to a location and did not make a direct contribution to influence the action.