Coast Guard Distinguished Service Miniature Medal PICK_PAIR_MIRRORED~6583 LTC-ES Insignia and borders are rayon

Insignia and borders are rayon embroidery or bullion and jaceron

In 1941 the Uniform Regulations were modified to permit a service member to wear the submarine insignia for the duration of his career

the Chief and Vice Chiefs of the military services and other personnel whose duties bring them in direct and frequent contact with the Secretary of Defense

A similar decoration

Most attend the Officer Development School (ODS) at NETC Newport

Coast Guard Distinguished Service Miniature Medal PICK_PAIR_MIRRORED~6583 LTC-ES Insignia and borders are rayonCoast Guard Distinguished Service Miniature Medal Criteria: The Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal (CGDSM) is bestowed upon any member of the United States Coast Guard who has distinguished themselves through exceptional meritorious service in a position of great responsibility within the United States Government. The award is typically reserved for senior Flag Officers of the Coast Guard. First created in August of 1949, it wasn't awarded until