Defense Superior Service Anodized Miniature Medal sbb?_w=171 1941 - November 8

1941 - November 8

The Large Size shoulder marks are 2 1/8 inches wide at the base and 4 1/4 inches in length

The rating also includes those who operate main propulsion machinery in addition to their machine shop and repair duties

as well as a successful completion of a written and oral examination board

While in port three or more of the crew-members are on deck at all hours

Defense Superior Service Anodized Miniature Medal sbb?_w=171 1941 - November 8Defense 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