The Medal is categorized into first grade, second grade, and third grade, and will be awarded star ribbon. Aside from foreign nationals, non-civil servants, or special cases, the third grade Medal will be awarded to first-time awardees, and can be promoted for the achievement.If the same achievement has been awarded the Merit Medal or Exemplar Medal, the Medal shall not be awarded repeatedly.An illustration of the Medal and accompanying miniature medal is shown in Attachment 1.Attachment 1.odt