You'll be proud to wear this Citation Bar!! It was carefully designed and crafted to be of the highest quality. The picture does not do this piece justice!. Made of imitation hard enamel means it is smooth and polished. This citation bar, also known as a merit bar, award bar, certification bar or commendation bar, has evenly centered and spaced posts to fit perfectly on your leather citation bar holder. This bar has double post backs and locking clasps so you won't be losing this high quality piece.