What is cold war victory medal?

The Cold War Victory Medal is a commemorative military award created by the United States Congress in 1998 to honor military service members who served during the Cold War era, spanning from September 2, 1945 to December 26, 1991.

The medal was designed to recognize the important role that members of the armed forces played in maintaining peace and stability in the world during the tense and competitive period of the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union.

To be eligible for the Cold War Victory Medal, service members must have served honorably in the U.S. military for at least 24 consecutive months during the Cold War era or have been a prisoner of war during that time period.

While the Cold War Victory Medal is not an official decoration of the U.S. military, it is a recognized and symbolic award that can be worn on military uniforms at certain events and ceremonies. The medal is typically available for purchase from various military insignia providers.