The Defense Superior Service Medal 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 typically awarded only to senior officers.
• Regulation size service ribbon
• Official Military Issue
• Made in the USA
• Manufactured from the highest quality materials
• Serving our military and their families for over 35 years
• Ribbon holders sold separately