Miniature version of the medal "For Meritorious Service" of the US Coast Guard

The original mini medal is in excellent condition. Bronze, stamping. Guarantee of authenticity. 

Meritorious Service Medal for the Coast Guard of the United States Armed Forces. The original name of the award in English; the Commendation Medal. Established in 1963. USA. Soldiers and officers were awarded (with the exception of the general staff) Coast Guard for heroic deeds, fulfillment of military duty and excellent impeccable service. Manufacturing of the New York firm Lordship Industries until 1996 (in 1996, the company lost a government contract, due to illegal sales of the highest award of the United States - the "Medal of Honor"). The medal could be attached to the straps for valor in the form of the Latin letter V ("Valor– - valor), bronze and oak leaves (subsequent awards; up to 21 times), as well as other fasteners. There were also slats and miniature dress versions of the award. The medal was worn on the left side of the uniform with a fastening pin.