Distinguished service medal

Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) is a high award of a nation, state or country.

Examples include:
 * Distinguished Service Medal (Australia) (established 1991), awarded to personnel of the Australian Defence Force for distinguished leadership in action
 * Distinguished Service Medal (India) (established 1907), awarded by the British Empire to Indian citizens serving in the Indian armed forces and police
 * Vishisht Seva Medal
 * Distinguished Service Medal (Ireland), a series of three decorations issued by the Irish Defence Forces
 * Medal of Distinguished Service (Israel) (established 1970), awarded for exemplary bravery in the line of duty
 * Distinguished Service Medal (Mexico), awarded to Army and Air Force personnel who demonstrate initiative and dedication throughout the course of their military career
 * Coast Guard Auxiliary Distinguished Service Medal of the Philippines (established 1972)
 * Vishista Seva Vibhushanaya or Distinguished Service Decoration (Sri Lanka) (established 1981), awarded for exceptional, distinguished, and loyal service over a 25-year period
 * State Medal of Distinguished Service (Turkey) (established 1983), for distinguished service in contribution to the Turkish State through generous action, self-sacrifice, accomplishment or merit
 * Armed Forces Medal of Distinguished Service (Turkey) (established 1967), bestowed upon individuals whose contributions to the strengthening of the Turkish Armed Forces have been extraordinarily high
 * Distinguished Service Medal (United Kingdom) (1914–1993), awarded to non-commissioned officers of the Royal Navy and other Commonwealth navies for bravery and resourcefulness on active service

United States

 * Air Force Distinguished Service Medal (established 1960)
 * Coast and Geodetic Survey Distinguished Service Medal (established 1945)
 * Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal (established 1949)
 * Defense Distinguished Service Medal (established 1970)
 * Distinguished Service Medal (U.S. Army) (established 1918)
 * Homeland Security Distinguished Service Medal (established 2002)
 * Lone Star Distinguished Service Medal, Texas
 * Merchant Marine Distinguished Service Medal (established 1943)
 * NASA Distinguished Service Medal (established 1959)
 * National Intelligence Distinguished Service Medal (established 1993)
 * Navy Distinguished Service Medal (established 1919; for both US Navy and US Marine Corps)
 * Public Health Service Distinguished Service Medal
 * Transportation Distinguished Service Medal (established 1992)
 * Vermont Distinguished Service Medal (established 1999)