Army Commendation Medal with First Award "V" Device (in bronze gilt, engraved "ROBERT M. KREPPS" on the reverse, measuring 35 mm (w) x 44.3 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally-pieced suspension, bronze "V" Device on its original ribbon with brooch pinback, maker marked "G GI" on the brooch pinback, accompanied by its 36.5 mm (w) x 10 mm (h) ribbon bar with "V" Device and dual push pins, and its 16.7 mm (w) x 3.5 mm (h) enameled ribbon bar with single push pin, in its plastic case of issue, marked "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" on the lid, gray insert with recessed medal bed). Also included is his Army Good Conduct Medal (in bronze gilt, engraved "ROBERT M. KREPPS" on the reverse, measuring 32.5 mm in diameter, original ribbon with brooch pinback, maker marked "EI GI" on the brooch, accompanied by its 35.5 mm (w) x 10 mm (h) ribbon bar with pinback). Extremely fine.
Footnote: The "V" Device is worn on certain decorations awarded by the United States Armed Forces and distinguishes an award for heroism or valor in combat instead of for meritorious service or achievement. The decorations with which a "V" may be authorized differ among the military services, as well as the manner in which the "V" is worn and the name by which it is referred to. Until 2017, each service also used different criteria in determining whether a "V" could be authorized. The Department of Defense, Army, and Air Force refer to the "V" as the "V" Device. The Coast Guard refers to it as the Valor Device, while the Navy and Marine Corps refer to it as the Combat Distinguishing Device or Combat "V". When referring to a medal that has been awarded with the "V" Device, it is often referred to as having been awarded "with valor".