Meritorious Conduct Under Fire

MCUF - 3rd Class

MCUF - 2ndClass

MCUF - 1st Class

The Medal for Meritorious Conduct Under Fire (MCUF) is the Imperium's third highest valor award, ranking above the Exemplary Service Medal, but below the Medal for Conspicuous Gallantry. It is awarded for acts of heroism or meritorious service in a combat zone.

Charted Space Awards

Award	Abbreviation	Indication	Remarks
Meritorious Conduct Under Fire	MCUF	Heroism.	None.

Description (Specifications)

The medal is an octagonal piece of metal suspended from a cloth ribbon. On the obverse (front) is the depiction of a resolute soldier standing his ground and motioning for others behind him to move forward and follow him. Around the edge is engraved the words: "With Great Merit and Dedication to the Service". On the reverse is the name of the recipient.

It comes in three classes.

Third Class is suspended from a blue cloth ribbon, and is given for the first through fifth receipts.

Second Class is suspended from a red cloth ribbon, and is given for the sixth through tenth receipts.

First Class is suspended from a red & black cloth ribbon, and is given for eleventh and additional receipts.

Additional awards are signified by a metal numeral pin worn on the ribbon to indicate the number of awards.

History & Background (Dossier)

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