United States: National Defense Service Medal. Issued circa 1990-1997

The medal with 9mm crimp brooch that retains its intricate drop-lock & hinged pin & clasp fittings. The reverse of the mounting bar with hallmark 'LIGI'The 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 TerrorismCondition: EF