The medal with 9mm crimp brooch with intricate drop lock hinged pin & clasp fittings. The reverse of the mounting bar with federal contractors makers marks 'LIGI'Sold as a complete set together with companion single space silk riband bar, with fittings for wearThe medal and riband bar, complete with crimp brooch fittings with intricate drop lock hinged pin & clasp fittings. The medal set dated August 1991See attached illustration of the card box of issue with makers /labelThe National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) is a service medal of the United States Armed Forces established by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1953There have been 4 x distinct periods of award for the NDSMEligibility for the NDSM was expanded by executive orders issued in 1966, 1991 and 2003To date, the NDSM has been awarded for four specific time periods, which roughly correspond to the Korean, Vietnam and Gulf War eras as well as the Global War on TerrorismLockdales LotCondition: EF