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Medal · United States
Medalla por Servicio Distinguido de la Fuerza Aérea
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United StatesSold median$17,348
2 sales · typically $8,697 – $25,999
Matched by name. All classes, authentic single pieces, US dollars with buyer's premium; recent = dated sales of the last 10 years. Updated 2 Nov 2026.
The Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) is a military decoration of the United States Air Force and United States Space Force and is presented to airmen and guardians to recognize distinguished and exceptionally meritorious service to the United States while serving in a duty or position of great responsibility. The Distinguished Service Medal was created by an act of the United States Congress on July 6, 1960 and was first awarded in 1965. Prior to the creation of the Distinguished Service Medal in 1960, United States Air Force airmen were awarded the Army Distinguished Service Medal.
The Distinguished Service Medal is equivalent to the Army's Distinguished Service Medal, Naval Service's Navy Distinguished Service Medal, and the Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal.
The interpretation of the phrase "great responsibility" means that this medal is generally awarded only to officers who hold at least the rank of major general. However, as is customary for most military decorations, the requirements for the Distinguished Service Medal are interpreted more liberally when awarded upon retirement.
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Sold: realised prices with buyer's premium, median and middle 50%. Buy now: asking prices, kept separate. Matched by name.
All examples
| Class | Sold median | Typical range | Sales | Buy now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All examples | $17,348 | $8,697 – $25,999 | 2last 20 Sept 2023 | None listed |
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Invaluablesold
€35
approximately ≈ $37
+ est. 25% premium ≈ $46 paid
$27,720
+ est. 25% premium ≈ $34,650 paid