Defense Superior Service Medal

SKU: 02.USA.0112.101.01

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  • Defense Superior Service Medal Obverse
  • Defense Superior Service Medal Reverse

Attributes

  • country
    United States
  • date of institution
    February 6, 1976
  • remarks
    The Silver Medal was designed by Mildred Orloff of the Institute of Heraldry. The rank, regiment and actions of the recipient will influence the value of the decoration.

History


The Defence Superior Service Medal was established by President Gerald Ford by Executive Order on February 6, 1976. The Silver Medal is presented by the Secretary of Defence to any member of the United States Armed Forces in recognition of superior meritorious service over a sustained period of time in a position of significant responsibility with the Office of the Secretary of Defence, The Organization of the Joint Chief of Staff, or another defence agency or joint activity that is designated by the Secretary of Defence. The Medal is often awarded to senior Officers. The United States military Officers serving as astronauts for space shuttle missions are also eligible for the award.

The Medal may be awarded posthumously.

Subsequent awards of the Medal are denoted by a silver or bronze oakleaf emblem worn on the ribbon.

The Medal is similar in design to the Defence Distinguished Service Medal to save costs.

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Versions

  • Price

    $50+ USD

  • Composition

    Silvered Metal/Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Rev: FOR SUPERIOR SERVICE FROM THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE TO [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    42x48mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    The rank, regiment and actions of the recipient will influence the value of the decoration.

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