{"product_id":"defense-meritorious-service-medal","title":"Defense Meritorious Service Medal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDefense Meritorious Service Medal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCriteria:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Defense Meritorious Service Medal (DMSM) is an award presented in the name of the Secretary of Defense to members of the Armed Forces. It is the third-highest award that the Department of Defense issues, and is awarded to those who distinguish themselves though non-combat meritorious service or achievement, in a joint capacity. Created on November 3rd, 1977 by President Jimmy Carter's Executive Order 12019, it was first awarded to Major Terrell G Covington of the United States Army.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimilar to the Meritorious Service Medal, the DMSM is awarded for multi-service assignments, while the MSM is awarded for service to a specific branch. Subsequent awards are denoted by wearing a bronze Oak Leaf Cluster on the medal or service ribbon.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"USAMM, LLC.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68131149742361,"sku":"neq1793348944633","price":22.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0941\/7054\/6457\/files\/defense-meritorious-service-medal_1.jpg?v=1793348949","url":"https:\/\/www.oliveandbrook.shop\/products\/defense-meritorious-service-medal","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}