United States. A Department Of The Air Force Decoration For Exceptional Civilian Service, Cased

Fullsize in bronze gilt, measuring 37.8 mm in diameter, original ribbon with brooch pinback; and Miniature in bronze gilt, measuring 19.2 mm in diameter, original ribbon with dual push pins. Extremely fine. Accompanied by its 35.5 mm (w) x 10 mm ribbon bar with dual push pins and its 12.5 mm in diameter rosette with push pin, in its hardshelled case of issue, marked "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" on the lid, case also extremely fine.

Footnote: The Department of the Air Force Decoration for Exceptional Civilian Service is the highest award granted by the Secretary of the Air Force to civilian employees of the U.S. Department of the Air Force. With the exception of nominations for bravery, nominees must have established a demonstrable pattern of excellence and achievement which normally have been recognized by previous awards up to and including the Meritorious Civilian Service Award. Eligibility is determined by measuring contributions against the following example levels of achievement: accomplished assigned duties of major program significance to the Department of the Air Force in such a way as to have been clearly exceptional or preeminent among all persons who have performed similar duties; developed and improved major methods and procedures, developed significant inventions, or was responsible for exceptional achievements that effected large-scale savings or were of major significance in advancing the missions of the Department of the Air Force, Department of Defense, and the Federal government of the United States; provided outstanding leadership to the administration of major Air Force programs resulting in highly successful mission accomplishment or in the major redirection of objectives or accomplishments to meet unique or emergency situations; exhibited great courage and voluntary risk of life in performing an act resulting in direct benefit to the Government or its personnel. This award is comparable to the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal for military service members.