Navy Meritorious Public Service Award Medal SH-LARGE-ITEMS 1900 and May 17th

1900 and May 17th

with express Presidential approval

Service Stars or bars are awarded to denote the number of years served

When awarded for combat heroism it is awarded with a V device for Valor

The medal was to recognize the Navy and Marine Corps' participation in the China Relief Expedition during the Boxer Rebellion

Navy Meritorious Public Service Award Medal SH-LARGE-ITEMS 1900 and May 17thNavy Meritorious Public Service Award Medal The Navy Meritorious Public Service Award Medal is a decoration presented by the United States Secretary of the Navy to recognize civilians who have provided exceptional services that have made a significant and positive impact on a specific activity or geographic location. It is the third highest honorary award that the U. S. Navy can bestowed upon a civilian, after the Navy Distinguished Public Service