Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal ISLAND_9B These awards are solely granted

These awards are solely granted to military personnel for exceptional valor and heroism in combat and fall just short of the Medal of Honor

the master version of this badge is awarded to Guardsman as a permanent award

patches and ribbons)

the subdued version is centered on the coat pocket

• Concealed hood and pocketing

Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal ISLAND_9B These awards are solely grantedCoast Guard Distinguished Service Medal Criteria: The Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal (CGDSM) is bestowed upon any member of the United States Coast Guard who has distinguished themselves through exceptional meritorious service in a position of great responsibility within the United States Government. The award is typically reserved for senior Flag Officers of the Coast Guard. First created in August of 1949, it wasn't awarded until Admiral