• Bronze Medal National Defense • with an eagle sitting on a branch with swords and palm under the title of National Defense, the reverse of the shield with the coat of arms of the United States and open wreath below it (right side wreaths of oak leaMore info
with an eagle sitting on a branch with swords and palm under the title of National Defense, the reverse of the shield with the coat of arms of the United States and open wreath below it (right side wreaths of oak leaves, left with laurel)
medal was valued honor active service in years: 1950-1954, 1961-1974, 1990-1995 and from 11 9 2001 to date
Medal was established by President Eisenhower in 1953
