The German Armed Forces Operations Medal is issued with numerous distinctive bars This 34mm bronze medal has an unusually narrow suspension ribbon of 28mm. The well-designed planchet features a German eagle on the obverse and a blank reverse. Each bar measures 20mm in width. On January 28, 2003, the German Army authorized the issuance of the Operations Medal in gold (690 days of accumulated service) and silver (360 days of accumulated service) finishes. It also authorized the issue of the medal to foreign troops.