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▪️National Defense Service Medal

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The National Defense Service Medal is a service medal of the United States Armed Forces established by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1953. The medal was first intended to be a "blanket campaign medal" awarded to service members who served honorably during a designated time period of which 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.

Additional awards of the National Defense Service Medal are authorized for members of the military who served in more than one of the eligible time periods. Each additional award is denoted by a ³⁄₁₆-inch bronze service star attached to the suspension and service ribbon of the medal (a six award is indicated by one ³⁄₁₆-inch silver star).

The National Defense Service Medal is authorized for the following wars and time periods: Korean War 27 Jun 1950 to 27 Jul 1954; Vietnam War 1 Jan 1961 to 14 Aug 1974; Persian Gulf War 2 Aug 1990 to 30 Nov 1995; Global War On Terrorism 11 Sep 2001 to Present Day.

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HP474-14957-B4	▪️National Defense Service Medal - Hat Pin (1-1/8")	$6.99
RB474-B1	▪️National Defense Service Medal - Ribbon	$3.99
LP474-B3	▪️National Defense Service Medal - Lapel Pin (11/16")	$6.99
FS474-B2	▪️National Defense Service Medal - Full-Size Medal	$26.99
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▪️National Defense Service Medal