OBVERSE WITH RIBBON BAR
REVERSE WITH RIBBON
LAPEL PIN
SYMBOLISM: Dark blue is the color associated
with the Department of Justice. Gold represents
excellence and achievement. Red, white and blue,
our national colors, are for patriotism and the
love of freedom. The starburst design and its peaked
beveled edges represent the challenges that law
enforcement officers must face every day. The Congressional
seal as the central symbol represents Congress
as the authorizing authority for the medal. Dark
blue is for loyalty and is a traditional color
used by law enforcement. The inscription “QUI PRO
DOMINA JUSTIA SEQUITUR” is the motto that appears
on the Department of Justice seal and translates
to “Attorney General who prosecutes on behalf of
our Lady Justice.” The star is a shape similar
to law enforcement badges and the dark blue reinforces
the fact that the recipient is a federal officer
of the law. On the reverse, the badge symbolizes
protection and is representative of the official
shields used to identify law enforcement officials.
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