United States Naval Reserve Meritorious Service Medal with Miniature 1962

USA Naval Reserve Meritorious Medal + Miniature 1962 The United States Naval Reserve Meritorious Service Medal (NRMS) was established in the early 1960s (retroactive to 1958) for enlisted Reservists with outstanding performance . It was awarded for four years (later three) of satisfactory service . A "1962" notation often refers to the creation era, with numisbids.com and katzauction.com auctions listing bronze 35mm examples featuring miniature, original ribbons, and eBay.com listings sometimes citing the medal as instituted in 1964 Key Details regarding the NRMS Medal: Purpose: Recognized enlisted Naval Reservists for 4 years (1958-1995) or 3 years (after 1996) of meritorious service Eligibility: Enlisted personnel only Replacement: Discontinued on January 1, 2014, replaced by the Navy Good Conduct Medal. Distinction: Similar to the Active Duty Good Conduct Medal but awarded for reserve drills and training Miniature Medals: These smaller versions (35mm or smaller) are typically worn on evening dress or mess uniforms Collector Context: Older, or "1962" era, miniatures are rare and sometimes considered higher value.