The Prisoner of War Medal is awarded to any person who was taken prisoner of war and held captive after April 5, 1917 and may be awarded to any person who was taken prisoner or held captive while engaged in an action against an enemy of the United States, in military operations involving conflict with an opposing armed force, or while serving with friendly forces engaged in armed conflict against an opposing armed force in which the United States is not a belligerent party. The recipient of the Prisoner of War Ribbon 's conduct while a prisoner must have been honorable.

Pricing includes mounting.