Sold together as a set with companion loose single riband bar on crimp brooch fittingAwarded for the Gulf War 1990-91 and post-war service in theatre through to 1995The medal fitted with crimp brooch mounting bar which retains the long hinged pin & intricate drop lock clasp fitting as issuedReverse of mounting brooch with official Government Contractors marks 'LI-GI' (for Lordship Industries)The Southwest Asia Service Medal (SASM or SWASM) was created by order of President George H.W. Bush on March 12, 1991. The award is intended to recognize those military service members who performed duty during the years of the Gulf War. The medal was designed by Nadine Russell of the Army's Institute of Heraldry. The colors of the ribbon are tan, representing sand, with the black, white, red, blue, and green colors symbolizing the colors of coalition countries' national flags.Condition: EF