Defense Superior Service Anodized Miniature Medal Army Shoulder Boards The Navy Superior Public Service

The Navy Superior Public Service Award Medal is a decoration presented by the United States Secretary of the Navy to recognize civilians who have provided exceptional services that have made a significant and positive impact on the Department of the Navy

For all other officers

majority of the recipients of the DSM are general officers

1990 - August 31

and one end equipped with an eye

Defense Superior Service Anodized Miniature Medal Army Shoulder Boards The Navy Superior Public ServiceDefense Superior Service Anodized Miniature Medal Criteria: The Defense Superior Service Medal (DSSM) is the second highest award bestowed by the Department of Defense. Awarded in the name of the Secretary of Defense, the award is presented to members of the U. S. Armed Forces who perform "superior meritorious service in a position of significant responsibility." Created on February 6th, 1976 by President Gerald R. Ford's Executive Order 11904, it is