Defense Meritorious Service Medal SBBA~Double~6626 Air Force in 1958 with

Air Force in 1958 with additional awards denoted by oak leaf clusters

Women wear it 1/4 inch above the right pocket

a service member must complete full qualifications at every watch station of a small craft

Marine Corps

a series of Good Conduct Knots are dispensed as attachments to the decoration

Defense Meritorious Service Medal SBBA~Double~6626 Air Force in 1958 withDefense Meritorious Service Medal Criteria: The Defense Meritorious Service Medal (DMSM) is an award presented in the name of the Secretary of Defense to members of the Armed Forces. It is the third highest award that the Department of Defense issues, and is awarded to those who distinguish themselves though non combat meritorious service or achievement, in a joint capacity. Created on November 3rd, 1977 by President Jimmy Carter's Executive Order