United States: Joint Service Achievement Award (JSAA)

The reverses of the mounting brooches retaining the original hinged pin and intricate drop lock clasp fittings as issued

The 9mm crimp brooch with Federal Government Contractors makers marks on reverse of mounting bar, 'LI-GI' (for, Lordship Industries)

Note: The Joint Service Achievement Award was instituted in 1983, and as a Department of Defense award has precedence in the order of wear over all other single service (branch of service) achievement awards, awarded respectively by the; United States Navy & Marine Corps, United States Coast Guard, United States Army & United States Air Force

The award is awarded to junior commissioned officers and enlisted ranks for outstanding achievement or meritorious service not of a nature that would otherwise warrant awarding the Commendation Medal. Award authority rests with local commanders, granting a broad discretion of when and for what action the Achievement Medal may be awarded

Condition: EF

Code: 19835