Medal, Commemorative
Object number2016.120.94 a-d
Manufacturer
Lordship Industries
Date1974-2012
OriginUnited States of America
MediumFabric; Bronze; Brass; Paper; Paperboard; Adhesive; Ink
Credit LineGift of Elaine Berkowitz
DescriptionNational Defense Service Medal with ribbon bar, paperboard backer, and box.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth (a-c): 4.188 × 2.063 × 0.5 in. (10.6 × 5.2 × 1.3 cm)Height x Width x Depth (a): 2.938 × 1.438 × 0.375 in. (7.5 × 3.7 × 1 cm)
Height x Width x Depth (b): 0.5 × 1.563 × 0.563 in. (1.3 × 4 × 1.4 cm)
Height x Width x Depth (c): 4.188 × 2.063 × 0.063 in. (10.6 × 5.2 × 0.2 cm)
Length x Width x Depth (d): 4.75 × 2.438 × 0.625 in. (12.1 × 6.2 × 1.6 cm)
Inscriptions(a)
Front of medal has raised text around top perimeter "NATIONAL DEFENSE".
Marks(a)
Reverse of ribbon's pinback bar has engraved inverted text "LIGI".
(b)
Reverse of ribbon bar has engraved text "LIGI".
Each clutch back fastener has engraved text on face "MADE IN USA".
(d)
Top white label has printed black text "[barcode] / 8455002813214 / 8455002813214 / CAGE-7H062 / 1 SET / NATIONAL DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL / SPO100-02-D-5055 0002 / M-XX 06/03 [barcode] / 1 SET".
Historical NotesPart of a collection related to the military career of Elaine Berkowitz, LTC, DC, USAR.
Previous owner
Lieutenant Colonel Elaine H. Berkowitz
Related institution
United States Army
Related institution
United States Army Reserve
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1974-2012
1974-2012
1974-2012
