9/11 Heroes Medal of Valor Ribbon Bar – Doj Honor Award with Keystone "H"

This is a detailed reproduction of the 9/11 Heroes Medal of Valor ribbon bar, created to honor the 442 public safety officers who lost their lives during the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center and the Pentagon.

🔹 Historical Background

The full-size medals were presented by President George W. Bush to the families of the fallen on September 9, 2005, in a solemn White House ceremony. The medal was created specifically to recognize the bravery and sacrifice of law enforcement officers, firefighters, EMTs, and other first responders who died in the line of duty.

🔹 Design Features

• Blue and gold ribbon with a central white stripe, symbolizing courage and purity
• Gold “H” device in the shape of a keystone, representing Heroism and the Keystone State (Pennsylvania)– the crash site of United Airlines Flight 93
• Designed to complement the full-size medal, which resembles the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor and the U.S. Medal of Honor