United States Defense Meritorious Service Medal Size:Miniature or 30 days accumulated service

or 30 days accumulated service on working visits of 48 hours or more to the operating area

Only service on approved humanitarian missions from 1 August 2009 onwards can be credited toward this new medal

Awarded for a minimum one day service in an operational area of North Africa between 10 June 1940 and 12 May 1943

No miniature is currently available

United States Defense Meritorious Service Medal Size:Miniature or 30 days accumulated serviceAwarded for non combat outstanding achievement or meritorious service. Full size medal comes loose and with 8 inches of quality ribbon and miniature medals 5 inches. Medal Mounting Services are available at additional cost.