Includes:
1. Newton-Azrak Award for Heroism (Fullsize: in fire gilt bronze, measuring 35.2 mm (w) x 46.7 mm (h), original ribbon with dual push pin points; and Miniature: in fire gilt bronze, measuring 19.8 mm (w) x 23.5 mm (h), original ribbon with push pin point; accompanied by its 35.8 mm (w) x 10 mm (h) ribbon bar and its 19.8 mm (w) x 23.5 mm (h) lapel badge, in its plastic case of issue, marked "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" on the lid);
2. Chief's Commendation Medal (two-piece construction, in silvered and gilt bronze, measuring 35.7 mm (w) x 39.7 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally-pierced integral suspension, original ribbon with dual push pin points; accompanied by its 35.8 mm (w) x 10 mm (h) ribbon bar, along with a Miniature of the Purple Cross Award [for agents seriously wounded in the line of duty], in bronze gilt with violet enamels, measuring 19.2 mm (w) x 21.8 mm (h)), in its plastic case of issue, marked "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" on the lid);
3. Chief's Award for Excellence in Group Achievement (in bronze gilt, measuring 35.5 mm in diameter, original ribbon with dual push pin points, in its plastic case of issue, marked "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" on the lid).
Together, extremely fine.
Footnote: The Newton-Azrak Award is the highest honor that can be bestowed on a Border Patrol Agent for acts of bravery or heroism. It was designed and approved in 2002, the first medal awarded on August 8, 2002.
The Chief's Commendation Medal was awarded for exceptionally meritorious achievement. It was designed and approved in 2002, the first medal awarded on August 8, 2002. Only one medal was awarded before the U.S. Border Patrol became part of CBP (Customs and Border Protection) in 2003.
The Purple Cross Award is awarded to Border Patrol Agents seriously wounded in the line of duty. It was designed and approved in 2002, the first medal awarded on August 8, 2002.
The Chief's Award for Excellence in Group Achievement was designed and approved in 2002. Medals were produced, but none were awarded before the U.S. Border Patrol became part of CBP in 2003.