The Decoration Set,individual, cataloged under National Stock Number 8455-00-656-1231, is classified within Federal Supply Class 8455 (Badges and Insignia) of the Clothing, Individual Equipment, and Insignia group. Government technical data includes 5 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 8455-00-656-1231 |
| Item Name | Decoration Set,individual |
| FSC / FSG | 8455 / 84 — Badges and Insignia |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Department Designation | US AIR FORCE |
| Supply Item | BAR,SERVICE RIBBON,8455-257-4373,DECORATION,AIR FORCE COMMENDATION MEDAL,8455-682-6480,LAPEL BUTTON,DECORATION AIR FORCE COMMENDATION MEDAL,8455-656-1232,SERVICE RIBBON,DECORATION,AIR FORCE COMMENDATION MEDAL,8455-656-1235 |
| Design Designation | AIR FORCE COMMENDATION MEDAL |
| Size Designation | REGULAR |
| Procurement Group Code | 30252 |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| MIL-DTL-11484/22D | 5/1 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| MIL-DTL-11589/1E | 5/1 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| MIL-DTL-3943/29 | 4/1 Identification reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 8455-00-656-1231 is a Decoration Set,individual, classified under FSC 8455, Badges and Insignia. Status: active.
Key specifications for 8455-00-656-1231: Department Designation: US AIR FORCE; Supply Item: BAR,SERVICE RIBBON,8455-257-4373,DECORATION,AIR FORCE COMMENDATION MEDAL,8455-682-6480,LAPEL BUTTON,DECORATION AIR FORCE COMMENDATION MEDAL,8455-656-1232,SERVICE RIBBON,DECORATION,AIR FORCE COMMENDATION MEDAL,8455-656-1235; Design Designation: AIR FORCE COMMENDATION MEDAL; Size Designation: REGULAR. 5 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
NSN 8455-00-656-1231 has DEMIL Code D. Demilitarization may be required before disposal or transfer to non-military entities.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.