Department of Defense Distinguished Service Miniature Medal SBBA~Double~11231DBR • Lycra® backing for increased

• Lycra® backing for increased flexibility

This shadow box also includes a custom-engraved brass nameplate

United States Army Male Shoulder Boards - Medical and Veterinary

this award was a ribbon with no medal

Military personnel who finish instructor tours at the Inter-American Defense College or serve on staff for the IADB Chairman or Secretariat are also eligible for this award

Department of Defense Distinguished Service Miniature Medal SBBA~Double~11231DBR • Lycra® backing for increasedDepartment of Defense Distinguished Service Miniature Medal Criteria: The Defense Distinguished Service Medal (DDSM) is presented to any member of the U. S. Armed Forces, while serving with the Department of Defense, who distinguishes themselves with exceptional performance of duty contributing to national security or defense of the United States. Created on July 9th, 1970 by President Richard Nixon's Executive Order 11545, the medals is typically