United States: National Defense Service Medal. Issued circa 1970-1990

The medal with 12mm crimp brooch that retains its hinged pin and intricate drop-lock & clasp fittings. The reverse of the mounting bar with hallmark 'CN-GI'

The National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) is a service medal of the United States Armed Forces established by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1953

There have been 4 x distinct periods of award for the NDSM

Eligibility for the NDSM was expanded by executive orders issued in 1966, 1991 and 2003

To date, the NDSM has been awarded for four specific time periods, which roughly correspond to the Korean, Vietnam and Gulf War eras as well as the Global War on Terrorism

Condition: EF

Code: 25031