Meritorious Service Miniature Medal Uniform Headwear the background is blue-black velvet

the background is blue-black velvet

The Defense Meritorious Service Medal (DMSM) is an award presented in the name of the Secretary of Defense to members of the Armed Forces

When more than one stripe is authorized they are placed 1/4 inch apart

Operation Shining Hope

Criteria: Army Shoulder Knots are intended to be worn on the Army Blue jacket

Meritorious Service Miniature Medal Uniform Headwear the background is blue-black velvetMeritorious Service Miniature Medal The Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) is a decoration presented by the United States Armed Forces to recognize superior and exceptional non combat service that does not meet the caliber of the Legion of Merit Medal. As of September 11, 2001, this award may also be issued for outstanding service in specific combat theater. The majority of recipients are field grade officers, senior warrant officers, senior non