The Lone Star Distinguished Service Medal, also known as the Texas Distinguished Service Medal, is the fifth highest

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that can be conferred to a service member of the

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. Subsequent decorations are conferred by a white enameled five-pointed star trimmed in gold device.

Eligibility

The Lone Star Distinguished Service Medal is conferred to any service member of the

who, while serving in any capacity with the Texas Military Forces, shall have distinguished themselves by exceptionally outstanding achievement or service to the

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in the performance of duties of great responsibility. The Adjutant General has final approval authority.

Authority

The Lone Star Distinguished Service Medal was authorized by the Sixtieth Texas Legislature in House Bill Number 674 and approved by the Governor

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on 8 May 1967, effective the same date.

Description

Medal

The medal pendant is a brushed gold five-pointed star with one point up, of an inch in circumscribing diameter. In the raised center of the star is the inscription "SERVICE" on a royal blue field, encircled by a live oak branch with acorns on the wearer's right and an olive branch with olives on the wearer's left. The star is suspended by one link from a brushed gold bar, of an inch long and of an inch high, bearing the inscription "TEXAS" in raised brushed gold letters on a field of royal blue. The reverse of the medal pendant and bar is blank. The pendant is suspended by a metal loop attached to a burnt red moiré silk neckband of an inch wide and 24 inches long, behind a hexagonal pad in the center made of matching ribbon. A white enamelled five pointed star, trimmed in gold and of an inch in circumscribing diameter, is centred on the hexagonal pad, one point up.

Device

A white enamelled five-pointed star, trimmed in gold, of an inch in circumscribing diameter, is conferred for second and successive decorations. Stars will be worn centered on the ribbon, with one point up, in conjunction with the star that is part of the original decoration. A maximum of four stars, to include the star that is part of the original decoration, will be worn.

Recipients

References

{{reflist 11. Texas Military Forces, Joint Force HQ permanent order 191-02 12. Texas Military Forces, Joint Force HQ permanent order 084-001

External links

Texas Distinguished Service Medal
Awards and decorations of the Texas Military Forces Texas Military Forces Texas Military Department