Merchant Marine Distinguished Service Medal

SKU: 02.USA.0225.101.01

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    • country
      United States
    • date of institution
      April 11, 1943
    • makers
      U.S. Mint 1943; Medallic Art Company, Danbury Connecticut, 1973; Lordship Industries Inc., Long Island, New York 1987
    • remarks
      The Bronze Star was designed by Paul Manship.

    History


    The Merchant Marine Distinguished Service Medal was established by Joint Resolution of Congress on April 11, 1943, as the highest award for members of the Merchant Marine. The Bronze Star was awarded by the United States Maritime Administration on behalf of the President of the United States to any personnel of the United States Merchant Marines in recognition of distinguished service that goes above and beyond the call of duty ...   since September 3, 1939. The Star was most often awarded during the Second World War.

    The Star may be awarded posthumously.

    A gold star is authorized for wear on the ribbon to denote additional awards of the Star.

    There may be additional versions of the Star which vary by composition.
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    Merchant Marine Distinguished Service Medal

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    • Composition

      Gold-plated/Silver

    • Inscription

      Rev: UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE

    • Size

      42mm

    • Maker

      U.S. Mint, Philadelphia; Medallic Art Company, Danbury Connecticut; Lordship Industries Inc., Long Island

    • Version Remarks

      The suspension device is stamped with the designer's entitles "PM" on the reverse.

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