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27th March 13, 07:01 AM
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Yes, it is an US Military Service Award. I'm sure someone will refine my detail, but it is awarded for service to our country during times of recognized conflict. One does not have to serve in combat action to receive it. One need only make the decision to sacrifice in defense of said country.
Last edited by Domehead; 27th March 13 at 07:13 AM.
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27th March 13, 09:56 AM
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The National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) is a military service medal of the United States Armed Forces originally commissioned by President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Created in 1953, the National Defense Service Medal was intended to be a "blanket campaign medal" awarded to any member of the United States Armed Forces who served honorably during a designated time period of which a "national emergency" had been declared.
In the years since the creation of the National Defense Service Medal, it is authorized only for the following time periods:[2]
Korean War June 27, 1950 – July 27, 1954
Vietnam War January 1, 1961 – August 14, 1974
Persian Gulf War August 2, 1990 – November 30, 1995
Global War on Terrorism September 11, 2001 – present
 Originally Posted by Domehead
Yes, it is an US Military Service Award. I'm sure someone will refine my detail, but it is awarded for service to our country during times of recognized conflict. One does not have to serve in combat action to receive it. One need only make the decision to sacrifice in defense of said country.
Geoff Withnell
"My comrades, they did never yield, for courage knows no bounds."
No longer subject to reveille US Marine.
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27th March 13, 12:22 PM
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Chas, regarding the two tartans you posted, thanks for the info, I had a quick look around the net, but you went that bit further. You learn something everyday. Cheers to you Sir
Shoot straight you bastards. Don't make a mess of it. Harry (Breaker) Harbord Morant - Bushveldt Carbineers
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27th March 13, 12:59 PM
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Nothing special, I can assure you. I just happened to know that the first one existed. I am actually surprised that there aren't more.
Regards
Chas
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27th March 13, 01:14 PM
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Lol...I want to see a Kuwaiti Liberation (Kuwait) Tartan. Now that right there is FUNNY!
I like the idea of a purple heart tartan...I can see it in my minds eye, purple and white, symetrical, simple amd understated...
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27th March 13, 01:44 PM
#6
Great info being posted.
These existing military awards / kilts seem to very nearly reflect the award. Makes sense. But I was thinking of a Purple Heart kilt in a more muted vein. Dark grey and black majority with the purple just an accent thrwad
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27th March 13, 03:11 PM
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I hear what you are saying Jmc, but shouldn't it be recognisable as the Purple Heart?
I can see adding a dark grey (black) and a gold (there look to be two different colours), but the ribbon is as shown here.
Regards
Chas
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