 Order of Precedence is following the Air Medal but before the Prisoner of War Medal and all campaign medals.Each of the military services also awards separate Achievement Medals which are below the Commendation Medals in precedence.For valorous actions in direct contact with an enemy but of a lesser degree than required for the award of the Bronze Star Medal, a Commendation Medal with "V" Device or Combat "V" (Navy/Marine Corps/Coast Guard) is awarded; the "V" device may be authorized for wear on the service and suspension ribbon of the medal to denote valor.