National Defense Service Anodized Miniature Medal UNIFORM HEADWEAR Criteria: Worn on the Army

Criteria: Worn on the Army peaked cap

The Wintered Over Device is given to personnel in order to illustrate the number of winters served on the Antarctica continent

Navy can bestowed upon a civilian not employed by the Navy

An Arrowhead device is also authorized for campaigns which involved amphibious landings and certain sailors are authorized to wear the Fleet Marine Force device for combat operations

Navy & Marine Corps Achievement Anodized Miniature Medal

National Defense Service Anodized Miniature Medal UNIFORM HEADWEAR Criteria: Worn on the ArmyNational Defense Service Anodized Miniature Medal The National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) is a decoration presented to recognize all military members who have served in active duty during a declared "national emergency". To be eligible, members must have served honorably during one of the following time periods: The Korean War from June 27, 1950 July 27, 1954; The Vietnam War from January 1, 1961 August 14, 1974; The Gulf War from August 2, 1990