United States. A Defense Intelligence Agency Exceptional Civilian Service Medal United Republic of leather tab stitched in place

leather tab stitched in place to the roll bar on the buckle

Chipping present in the black enamels on the fullsize version

reverse centre in blue enamel presenting the order Motto Virtus Nobilitat

that gives detail and definition to the wings and body of the eagle

revealing some of the iron core underneath

United States. A Defense Intelligence Agency Exceptional Civilian Service Medal United Republic of leather tab stitched in placeIn bronze gilt with navy blue enamels, measuring 39 mm (w) x 53. 5 mm (h), original ribbon with brooch pinback, marked "LI GI" on the pinback, intact enamels, scattered gilt wear and contact marks evident on the obverse, near extremely fine.