Three concentric circles. In the outermost there is a representation of the American flag. The upper left quadrant with blue background and white stars. The left upper quadrant and the bottom have the red and white stripes. The middle circle has black background with lettering. The center circle has an outline of the map of Iraq. Above it, in relief, there is a flying eagle, with wings wide open and carrying a banner with lettering.
Obverse lettering
Middle circle - OPERATION IRAQI
FREEDOM 2003
Banner - FREEDOM IS NEVER FREE
Obverse script
Latin
Reverse description
Raised edge. Logos of Armed Forces. Five circles in relief with lettering.
Reverse lettering
Clockwise from the top:
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 1775
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS SEMPER FIDELIS
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA MCMXLVII
UNITED STATES COAST GUARD 1780 SEMPER PARATUS