Defense Superior Service Anodized Miniature Medal Army Shoulder Boards For all other officers

For all other officers

majority of the recipients of the DSM are general officers

1976 by President Gerald R

the highest being the Navy Distinguished Civilian Service Award

• Non-freezing two way zipper and zippered underarms

Defense Superior Service Anodized Miniature Medal Army Shoulder Boards For all other officersDefense Superior Service Anodized Miniature Medal Criteria: The Defense Superior Service Medal (DSSM) is the second highest award bestowed by the Department of Defense. Awarded in the name of the Secretary of Defense, the award is presented to members of the U. S. Armed Forces who perform "superior meritorious service in a position of significant responsibility." Created on February 6th, 1976 by President Gerald R. Ford's Executive Order 11904, it is