US MEDAL FOR MERITORIOUS SERVICE. ORIGINAL CLAMSHELL CASE, RIBBON BAR & LAPEL PIN
MEDAL OF THE ARMY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FOR MERITORIOUS SERVICE.
Military award Instituted in 1969, given to members of the Armed Forces for outstanding achievement or meritorious service not related to combat.
Circular medal made of bronze. Measurements: 40 mm diameter
Reverse: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - MERITORIOUS SERVICE
New. Original clamshell case, ribbon bar and enamel lapel pin.
Medal in perfect condition, own collection, well preserved!!
Qualifying service for the award of the medal can be for distinctive meritorious achievement and service, acts of courage involving no voluntary risk of life, or sustained meritorious performance of duty.
Medal awarded to the Airman Michael A. Yakutis who served in the US Air Force during the Vietnam War. All pieces of this medal set are original from the Vietnam War.
Devices
Oak leaf cluster and "V" Device