Department of Commerce Silver Medal awarded the Silver Medal each receive the award and the organization receives one framed certificate signed by the Secretary of Commerce to represent the entire organization. Department of Commerce Silver Medal The Department of Commerce Silver Medal is the second highest of three honor awards of the United States Department of Commerce. Since 1949, the Silver Medal is presented by the Secretary of Commerce for exceptional service. The award may be presented to an individual, group, or organization in the Commerce Department for noteworthy or superlative contributions which have a direct and lasting impact with the department. The annual Department
Silver Wing Medal silver colored metal. The design consists of a pair of silver wings sweeping from the bottom of the medal, nearly to the top. Between the tips of the two wings are three five-pointed stars in relief superimposed on two chevrons, one below the other. Centered on the medal is a paratrooper helmet in relief placed above three arched bands at the base of the wings. The ribbon is white with a red central stripe, edged in yellow, and blue edges on each side. Silver Wing Medal This Silver Wing Medal is a military decoration awarded by Armed Forces of the