National Defense Service Anodized Medal SBBA~Double~11197DBR and 13 vertical stripes

and 13 vertical stripes

First created in August of 1949

Any personnel killed in action while serving in Afghanistan are also awarded this medal

the SCUBA Diver insignia was awarded in two degrees

Navy Cross Anodized Medal

National Defense Service Anodized Medal SBBA~Double~11197DBR and 13 vertical stripesNational Defense Service Anodized Medal The National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) is a decoration presented to recognize all military members who have served in active duty during a declared "national emergency". To be eligible, members must have served honorably during one of the following time periods: The Korean War from June 27, 1950 July 27, 1954; The Vietnam War from January 1, 1961 August 14, 1974; The Gulf War from August 2, 1990 November 30,