Department of Defense Distinguished Service Miniature Medal Purple Heart Merchant Marines transport cargo and

Merchant Marines transport cargo and passengers during times of peace

The fabric of this shirt also protects against flash fires and reduces the severity of burns

the badge was renamed as the "Department of Defense Identification Badge

When two badges are worn on the same side

a member is authorized to wear a gold Petty Officer insignia

Department of Defense Distinguished Service Miniature Medal Purple Heart Merchant Marines transport cargo andDepartment of Defense Distinguished Service Miniature Medal Criteria: The Defense Distinguished Service Medal (DDSM) is presented to any member of the U. S. Armed Forces, while serving with the Department of Defense, who distinguishes themselves with exceptional performance of duty contributing to national security or defense of the United States. Created on July 9th, 1970 by President Richard Nixon's Executive Order 11545, the medals is typically