Search query: national defense service medal
Product: National Defense Service Medal
Brand: MEDALS OF AMERICA EST. 1976
Color: Bronze
Description: Initially authorized by executive order on April 22, 1953. It is awarded to members of the U.S. Armed Forces for any honorable active federal service during the Korean War (June 27, 1950 - July 27, 1954), Vietnam War (January 1, 1961- August 14, 1974), Desert Shield/Desert Storm (August 2, 1990 - November 30, 1995) and/or Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan) (September 11, 2001 to a date TBD).
Highlights: Officially Hallmarked and approved by the U.S. Institute of Heraldry
Official military grade, premium quality full size medal
Medal and ribbon made to the highest official government standards
Made, inspected and shipped by Veterans in the USA
Standard 2 prong and clutch back, uniform approved
ESCI relevance label: E