^Lot 280017 VINTAGE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL FOR THE US NAVY

OFFERED HERE IS A VINTAGE CASED DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL FOR THE US NAVY. THIS IS AN IMPRESSIVE AWARD; IT IS THE THIRD TOP AWARD FOR THE NAVY. THE MEDAL HAS A BLUE & YELLOW RIBBON, WITH A WHITE ENAMEL STAR AND AN ANCHOR IN THE CENTER. THE MEDAL IS GOLD AND HAS A EAGLE IN THE CENTER & THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA-NAVY INSCRIBED AROUND IT. ON THE REVERSE OF MEDAL IT READS, FOR DISTINGUISHED SERVICE. *