The Decoration for Distinguished Civilian Service consists of a gold medal, lapel button, and citation certificate. The Secretary of the Army awards this decoration to those who provide distinguished service that makes a substantial contribution to the accomplishment of the Army's missions. These include any individual (except Army civilian employees who are eligible for Army honorary awards, military personnel, or Army contractors), Federal Government officials at the policy development level, and technical personnel who serve the Army in an advisory capacity or as consultants.
1 Description:
Medal: A gold disc 1 9/16 inches (3.97 cm) in height and 1 7/16 inches (3.65 cm) in width, with a wreath on the lower half of the rim denoting nonmilitary service. The equilateral triangle is symbolic of the civilian. Displayed on the triangle is the eagle from the Great Seal of the United States. The reverse of the medal is inscribed "AWARDED TO" "FOR DISTINGUISHED CIVILIAN SERVICE TO THE UNITED STATES ARMY."
Ribbon: The medal is suspended from a ribbon 1 3/8 inches in width consisting of the following stripes: 1/16" White, 1/16" Ultramarine Blue, 1/16" White, 1/16" Old Glory Red, 1/16" White, 1/16" Ultramarine Blue, 5/8" White, 1/16" Ultramarine Blue, 1/16" White, 1/16" Old Glory Red, 1/16" White, 1/16" Ultramarine Blue, 1/16" White.
2 Eligibility and Criteria:
The Secretary of the Army awards this decoration to those who provide distinguished service that makes a substantial contribution to the accomplishment of the Army's missions to include: 
aCivilians not employed by the Army or Army contractors
bFederal Government officials at the policy development level
cTechnical personnel who serve the Army in an advisory capacity or as consultants.
3 Background:
The medal was established by directive of the Secretary of the Army in May 1956. This award consists of a gold medal, lapel button and certificate. A service ribbon and miniature size medal are also available
