United States: Joint Service Commendation Medal (Instituted 1963)

The Joint Service Commendation Medal is awarded for meritorious service or achievement while assigned to a Joint Activity involving several several services of the armed forces - and hence usually associated with 'Staff' appointments and strategic command and planning roles An attractive gilt and enamel decoration, with makers hallmark on lower reverse field of planchet, for Williams & Anderson Co, Providence, RI. The riband of the decoration with a crimp brooch as issued, this retaining the original intricate hinged pin and drop lock clasp fittings on reverse The crimp brooch with Government Contractors makers marks for Williams & Anderson Co, Providence, RI Condition: EF