United States: Silver Star Medal. With 'Silver Oakleaf Cluster' on riband. Post 1990- issue

The 'Silver Oakleaf Cluster' denotes that the recipient has been awarded 5 x further awards of the Silver Star Medal = total of 6 x SSM's The SSM is only awarded as a reward for acts of gallantry under active combat conditions The medal riband is fitted with a 9mm 'Crimp Brooch' complete with long hinged pin & intricate drop lock clasp fittings on reverse, as issued The reverse of the mounting brooch with Federal Government Contractor hallmark for maker 'LIGI' A contemporary issue, awarded to United States military personnel for conflicts since 1990, including; Gulf War, Intervention in Panama, Somalia, Intervention in Haiti, Bosnian War & Croatian War, Iraq War, Afghanistan War and Global War Against Terrorism Condition: EF