The neck ribbon is red with a white star. The medal consists of a gold star below a blue bar with he word "Texas" in gold. In the center of the star, between olive and live oak branches is a blue circle with the word "Service" in gold.
Presented by
Texas Military Department
Eligibility
Texas Military Forces
Status
Currently issued
Established
May 8, 1967
Lone Star Distinguished Service Medal medal ribbon
Precedence
Next (higher)
Texas Superior Service Medal
Next (lower)
Texas Outstanding Service Medal
The Lone Star Distinguished Service Medal, also known as the Texas Distinguished Service Medal, is the fifth highest military decoration that can be conferred to a service member of the Texas Military Forces.[1] Subsequent decorations are conferred by a white enameled five-pointed star trimmed in gold device.[2]
^"State Awards". TMD.
^"Joint Force Texas Regulation (1-07)" (PDF). Texas Military Department. August 1, 2009.
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