ARMY'' thereon. The pendant is a gold shield shape 1 1/4 inches (3.18 cm) in height and 1 3/64 inches (2.66 cm) in width, in the center is an enameled target between the words ''DISTINGUISHED'' and ''PISTOL SHOT.''. A gold badge 2 3/16 inches (5.56 cm) in height overall consisting of a bar and pendant.
Vasectomy side effects are minimal in comparison to other surgical procedures. The most common complaints are swelling, bruising and tenderness of the surgical area. These symptoms typically disappear within a few days to a week.
In general, vasectomy reversal: 1  Leads to overall pregnancy rates of greater than 50%. 2  Has the greatest chance of success within 3 years of the vasectomy. 3  Leads to pregnancy only about 30% of the time if the reversal is done 10 years after vasectomy.