Lone Star Distinguished Service Medal
| Lone Star Distinguished Service Medal | |
|---|---|
| Type | Military decoration |
| Awarded for | Exceptional service or achievement |
| Description | 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. Subsequent decorations are conferred by a white enameled five-pointed star trimmed in gold device.