This is a regular size National Defense Service Medal set. It includes the medal and ribbon and comes in its box of issue. This is a new old stock set dated 10/92 (most likely made for Desert Shield and Desert Storm veterans). The medal was manufactured by HLI Lordship Industries, Inc.
The planchet of the medal is approximately 1-1/4 inches in diameter. The medal measures approximately 2-3/4 inches in height.
The National Defense Service Medal is a service award of the United States Armed Forces established by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1953. It was awarded to every member of the U. S. Armed forces who served during any one of four specified periods of armed conflict or national emergency from 27 June 1950 through 31 December 2022. Combat or "in theater" service is not a requirement for the award.
The National Defense Service Medal is authorized for all active duty and selected reserve United States military personnel, regardless of length or service, with no requirement for overseas or combat service, for the following time periods:
* Korean War- 27 June 1950 to 27 July 1954
* Vietnam War- 1 January 1961 to 14 August 1974
* Persian Gulf War- 2 August 1990 to 30 November 1995
* Global War on Terrorism- 11 September 2001 to 31 December 2022
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