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Product: National Defense Service Medal

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). 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 MEDALS OF AMERICA EST. 1976 Bronze

Product: National Defense Service Medal Miniature

Until 1987, Army only used a bronze oak leaf cluster to denote an additional award. At this time, it began using bronze stars as the other services did.

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Officially Hallmarked and approved by the U.S. Institute of Heraldry.
Official military grade, premium quality full miniature medal.
Medal and ribbon made to the highest official government standards.
Made, inspected and shipped by Veterans in the USA.
Standard 1 prong and clutch back, uniform approved. MEDALS OF AMERICA EST. 1976 Bronze

Product: National Defense Service Medal Miniature Anodized

Until 1987, Army only used a bronze oak leaf cluster to denote an additional award. At this time, it began using bronze stars as the other services did.

Click here to purchase attachments for your National Defense Service Medal

Officially Hallmarked and approved by the U.S. Institute of Heraldry.
Official military grade, premium quality full miniature medal.
Medal and ribbon made to the highest official government standards.
Made, inspected and shipped by Veterans in the USA.
Gold plated with 24k gold, uniform approved, Standard 1 prong and clutch back. MEDALS OF AMERICA EST. 1976 Anodized

Product: National Defense Service mini-Medal, bronze finish Marlow White- Helping our nation's best look their best since 1879. For active federal service in the armed forces. All active and reserve components for periods Aug 1990 - Nov 1995 and Sep 2002 to the present. Bronze stars represent second and subsequent awards. certified by The Institute of Heraldry
Bronze finish
Compatible with slide-on mounting bars/racks
Full size medal for wear on Army Blue & White Mess Uniforms Marlow White Uniforms National Defense Service Mini-medal, Bronze Finish