A silvermetal and epoxied device 1 1/4 inch (3.18cm) in height consisting of a bluedisc encircled by a maroon designation band inscribed PREPARE, DEPLOY, SUSTAIN in silver, issuing through thebottom of the designation band and extending over the top, a silver enflamedtorch bearing a white star, between two serpents facing each other, their tailsintertwined with the designation band at base.