Korean War Ribbons and Medals - US Army

12. Prisoner of War Medal

"Authorized for all US Military Personnel who were Taken Prisoner of War after 05 APR 1917, during an Armed Conflict, and who Served Honorably during the Period of Captivity."

Second and subsequent awards are denoted by bronze Oak Leaf Clusters; a silver Oak Leaf Cluster is worn in lieu of five bronze.

Designed by the Institute of Heraldry, US Army