National Defense Service Medal, in original box with Ribbon and Bar, USA

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National Defense Service Medal

Years of Service : 1950-54 / 1961-74 / 1990-95

Original Medal Set, with Pendant(medal), Service Ribbon, Clip and Bar in Original box dated 1992

The National Defense Service Medal Set was issued to all branches of the US Military for honourable active duty service in the Korean, Vietnam or Gulf wars. Original Medal in box as issued. Box is dated 1992

The National Defense Service Medal was initially instituted by executive order on April 22nd, 1953. It was awarded to members of the United States Armed Forces for any honourable active federal service during the Korean war from 1950 to 1954. It was then re-activated for honourable service in the Vietnam war from 1961 to 1974. And then again for honourable service during the Gulf war. Specifically operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm from 1990 to 1995. Then on October 8, 1991, President Bush issued executive order12776 authorizing award of the medal to all members of the reserve forces as well, whether or not they were on active duty during the designated period of the Gulf war or not.

The front of the medal depicts an American Bald Eagle standing on a sword and palm frond. The Eagle represents the USA, the sword is the armed forces and the palm frond represents victory. The back has the American Federal shield with oak and laurel sprays. This represents achievement and strength. The medal is unissued(never awarded to any individual person). The ribbon has a red field for valour and hardiness. Blue and white stripes flank a gold/yellow band in the center. While blue, white and red represent the national flag of the United States. The white also stands for purity of purpose and the blue stripe represents justice and perseverance. While the gold band represents high or noble ideals.

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