Description: The National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) 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 June 27, 1950 through December 31, 2022. Combat or "in theater" service is not a requirement for the award. The National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) was first intended to be a "blanket campaign medal" awarded to service members who served honorably during a designated time period of when a "National Emergency" had been declared during a time of war or conflict. It may also be issued to active military members for any other period that the Secretary of Defense designates.To date, the NDSM has been awarded for four specific time periods, which roughly correspond to the Korean War (1950–1954), Vietnam War (1961–1974), Gulf War (1990–1995), and the Global War on Terrorism (2001–2022).
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Location: Eugene, Oregon
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
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U.S Military: Regulation issue
Awarded to Military branches: Army, Marine Corps, Air Force Navy & Coast Guard
Cond: New in box
Awarded for service in Era: Korea, Vietnam, Desert Storm & Gulf Wars
Size: Full Size (Regulation issue)
Theme: Militaria
Original/Reproduction: Original
Medal Set: National Defense Service Medal & Ribbon
Medal: National Defense Service & Ribbon Boxed
Time Period Manufactured: 2001-Now
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Modified Item: No
