Okay, I think I see why they did not use the real names.
These Awards are for the U.S. Submarine Force, not the U.S. Navy.
Now all, U.S. Medals are actually the property of the U.S. and therefore the Citizens. If they could not get permission to use the name U.S. Navy in time for release, then it stands to reason that they decided not to use the U.S. Navy Medals. They may have created both images just in case they received such permission. They may have included both sets so that we could switch if we wish to on our own and also have them ready in case they received permission at a later date.
All Military hardware/weapons are also property of the U.S. Citizens but maintained by the Military. For those that remember the F-22 Rapture Sim by NovaLogic, they tried to trademark the name to prevent all other Developers from using the F-22 Aircraft in any other Sim. They lost the fight because it was not there property to licence. It was learned at that time, any U.S. Citizen can use the likeness of any U.S. Property just as long as they do not make either the Country, the U.S. Military or the Company that built or designed the property look bad.
Now, using the Military Branches is probably were the problem started. The Department of the U.S. Navy can control the use of their name. They probably could have used the Medals and Ranks but why if you can't use the name U.S. Navy.
Just my 2¢ worth.
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