{"product_id":"navy-expert-pistol-medal-m0072","title":"Navy Expert Pistol Medal M0072","description":"Navy Expert Pistol Medal M0072. The Navy Expert Pistol Shot Medal is the highest award that a Sailor can receive for a pistol qualification. The current qualifying pistol is the M9. The medal is only worn if the recipient has achieved 'expert' status with a qualified weapon. If they have achieved the expert status, the service ribbon is worn with a silver E device. A blank ribbon is worn if they have received the Marksman qualification and a bronze S device if they have the Sharpshooter qualification. First issued in 1969, normal qualification tests include shooting one-handed while kneeling and two-handed while standing.\nThe medal features a target and a disk with the image of an eagle proceeding outward beyond the upper edge of the medallion. An inscription reads 'EXPERT PISTOL SHOT - UNITED STATES NAVY.' The ribbon is navy blue with a thin vertical green stripe in the center and one toward each edge.","brand":"EEI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49609080537243,"sku":"EEI-M0072","price":21.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/8973\/1739\/files\/anu-gallery-ce5892bef32aa3f2-7f2c8294512bffe0.jpg?v=1791545830","url":"https:\/\/www.armynavyusa.com\/products\/navy-expert-pistol-medal-m0072","provider":"Army Navy USA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}