Commendation / Awards

Also known as citation bars, they are available in gold or silver in a multitude of bar sizes and enamel colors.. They are given as a special award or citation to individuals in the public safety profession for wear on their dress uniforms. To learn more about the Blackinton Commendation Bar offering click here.

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We have over 700 hand-crafted commendation bars to choose from. Our bars range in size from 5/8" x 1/8" all the way up to 1 11/16" x 9/16". The bars can be enameled in any of our standard enamel colors. We have two standard attachments for our commendation bars either a slide bar holder or clutch back.

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Choose a commendation bar by height to fit a commendation bar holder.

Bars by Holder Size

Blackinton commendation bar holders have revolutionized the way commendation bars are displayed on uniforms. No more misaligned commendation bars. Holders make organizing & displaying commendation bars easy. The holders can be configured to hold up to 15 bars! They are available in two different widths: 3/8" & 5/16" and Gold or Rhodium finish.

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Recognize excellence and achievement with a Service Award Program from Smith & Warren. Service award bars, medals, and ribbons are fully customizable with your choice of colors, finishes, and attachment options.</br></br> With VisualBadge, you can choose from over 200 Service Award Bars, select your preferred colors, and preview online. Service Award Bars are available with your choice of attachment, including slide bar holders and multi-bar holder racks. Also, check out our complete line of medals and ribbons to complete your entire recognition program.

Commendation / Awards

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