Description A significant recognition of military service performed in South Korea, the Korea Defense Service Medal celebrates American active duty service members who served, securing American interests abroad. The Korea Defense Service Medal pin honors personnel of the Armed Forces of the United States who have served duty in South Korea(post-1954) in support of the defense of the South Korean state after the signing of the Korean Armistice Agreement. To qualify for the KDSM(post-1954), a service member must have served at least thirty consecutive days in South Korea. The medal is also granted for 60 non-consecutive days of service, which includes reservists on annual training in South Korea(post-1954). This lapel pin is minted in zinc with an antique brass plated patina for exceptional quality and detail. The obverse features the colors of the Korea Defense Service Medal ribbon and depicts a relief of a dragon, with a border reading “KOREA DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL.” This lapel pin is dedicated to the US military men and women serving and honoring their commitment to their time in South Korea(post-1954). This item measures 1 .5 inch x 0.75 inch in size.
