American Defense Anodized Medal - WW II Army Shoulder Boards United States Navy Enlisted Gold

United States Navy Enlisted Gold Lace on White Hashmarks / Service Stripes - Male Size

The first person to actually be presented with the medal was Charles Lindbergh after returning from his trans-Atlantic Flight

arresting gear and barricades aboard USN vessels

Training includes advanced land navigation

and Coast Guard who have qualified as Naval Aviators

American Defense Anodized Medal - WW II Army Shoulder Boards United States Navy Enlisted GoldAmerican Defense Anodized Medal WW II Criteria: The American Defense Medal WW II (ADSM) is granted to any military personnel who served between September 8, 1939 and December 6, 1941. It is necessary for U. S. Army personnel to actively serve for at least one year during the time period noted above. As for U. S. Navy, U. S. Coast Guard, and U. S. Marine Corps members, they are granted the ADSM for any length of active service during the eligible time