Defense Superior Service Anodized Miniature Medal SBBA~Double~11237DBR justification of the award may

justification of the award may increase by virtue of exceptionally meritorious service in a sequence of higher positions of great significance

• Concealed hood and pocketing

Rank insignia

1996 required four years of service

Army Distinguished Service Cross Miniature Medal

Defense Superior Service Anodized Miniature Medal SBBA~Double~11237DBR justification of the award mayDefense Superior Service Anodized Miniature Medal Criteria: The Defense Superior Service Medal (DSSM) is the second highest award bestowed by the Department of Defense. Awarded in the name of the Secretary of Defense, the award is presented to members of the U. S. Armed Forces who perform "superior meritorious service in a position of significant responsibility." Created on February 6th, 1976 by President Gerald R. Ford's Executive Order 11904, it is