United States: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (N.A.S.A.). Distinguished Public Service Medal

This decoration was instituted in 1963, and first awarded in 1966

Medal fitted with original silk corded riband, and 9mm crimp brooch mounting bar. This latter with contract makers hallmark 'G27' on reverse, and the bar retaining it's hinged pin & drop clasp fittings on reverse as issued

The NASA Distinguished Public Service Medal is an award similar to the NASA Distinguished Service Medal, but awarded to non-government personnel. This is the highest honor NASA that awards to anyone who was not a government employee when the service was performed

As if 31 October 2000, NASA had presented a total of 250 x DPSM's

The decoration of excellent quality gilding

Scarce and desirable

Condition: EF

Code: 24442