Navy Expert Rifle Medal ISLAND_18~83429 Others were delayed acknowledgement of

Others were delayed acknowledgement of actions in the Philippines

the cutlass represents the enlisted force

Navy Expert Pistol Medal

the "Master Diver" insignia resemble the diving medical insignias but are decorated with a caduceus

Navy Expert Rifle Medal ISLAND_18~83429 Others were delayed acknowledgement ofNavy Expert Rifle Medal Criteria: The Navy Expert Rifle Medal is the highest award that a Sailor can receive for a rifle qualification. The current qualifying rifles are the M16 or M4. The medal is only worn if the recipient has achieved "expert" status with a qualified weapon. If they have achieved the expert status, the service ribbon is worn with a silver E device. A blank ribbon is worn if they have received the Marksman qualification and a bronze