Description

• Slide-on Ribbon
• Regulation Size Service Ribbon – Military Spec
• Made in U.S.A.

The National Defense Service Medal was established by Executive Order 10448 signed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower on April 22, 1953, as amended. The National Defense Service Medal is a Department of Defense service medal. The National Defense Service Medal is awarded for honorable active service as a member of the Armed Forces during the Korean War, Vietnam War, the war against Iraq in the Persian Gulf, and for service during the War on Terrorism.

In addition, all members of the National Guard and Reserve who were part of the Selected Reserve in good standing between August 2, 1990, to November 30, 1995, are eligible for the National Defense Service Medal.