Four American Defense Departmental Awards Archive crossed swords below the name

crossed swords below the name

The shape of the grip developed from the historical more cylindrical form to a shape intended to represent the thistle

and stands in very fine condition

date stamped "DEC 5 1969" and photographer stamped "R

Second Class - Franz Joseph I

Four American Defense Departmental Awards Archive crossed swords below the nameUnited States; Secretary of Defense Medal for the Defense of Freedom (gilt metal, 35 mm); Secretary of Defense Award for Meritorious Civilian Service (bronze, 35 mm x 36 mm); Secretary of Defense Award for Outstanding Public Service (silvered bronze, 32. 5 mm); and Department of Defense Award for Distinguished Public Service (bronze gilt, 32 mm). Each medal with its original ribbon with brooch pinback, the pinback on the Secretary of Defense Medal for