US Army Meritorious Service Medal Full Size In Case

The US Army Meritorious Service Medal Full Size In Case is an official United States military decoration awarded to members of the Armed Forces for outstanding non-combat meritorious achievement or service. Instituted in 1969, the medal is made of bronze and features a laurel wreath encircling a five-pointed star on its obverse, symbolizing achievement and service. The reverse bears the inscription “United States of America” and “Meritorious Service.” The ribbon is crimson with white edges and a white center stripe, distinguishing it from other decorations. This item includes the full-size medal and its original presentation case, typically used for issue and safe storage. The Meritorious Service Medal is commonly awarded to officers, non-commissioned officers, and enlisted personnel upon retirement, completion of duty, or for specific acts of meritorious service that do not meet the criteria for the Legion of Merit. This decoration is recognized as a mid-level award in the hierarchy of U.S. military