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ORIGINAL UNITED STATES NAVY CHINA SERVICE MEDAL W/ FULL WRAP BROOCH & TITLED “CHINA SERVICE” BOX. PRODUCED BY THE U. RIBBON DRAPE TESTED U. The China Service Medal was a service medal awarded to U. Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard personnel. The medal was instituted by Navy Department General Order No. 176 on 1 July 1942. The medal recognized service in and around China before and after World War II. Served ashore in China or who were attached to any of the vessels that operated in support of the operations in China between 7 July 1937, and 7 September 1939. The commemorative purposes for which the China Service Medal was established and authorized by General Order No. 176, dated 1 July 1942, are extended to include the services performed by personnel of the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard during the operations in China subsequent to 2 September 1945, and until a terminal date to be designated. It is further provided that the Secretary of the Navy may tender this medal to personnel of the Army or other components of the Armed Forces of the United States for service which he may determine to be commensurate with and consistent with the services for which the award is made to personnel in the naval service, and this provision for tender shall apply for all periods of time for which award of this medal is authorized. Served ashore in China or were attached to any of the vessels that operated in support of operations in China between September 2, 1945, and April 1, 1957. The medal will be awarded to individuals who shall have been attached to, present, and serving on permanent duty with an organization of the naval service of the United States credited by the Secretary of the Navy with having participated in operations in China. Service In a passenger status, or as an observer, visitor, courier, escort, inspector, or other similar status when not permanently attached to an eligible unit, is not creditable toward eligibility for the above medal. Services performed in the Asiatic-Pacific area between 3 September 1945 and 2 March 1946, inclusive, shall not be credited toward individual eligibility for the China Service Medal unless the individual is already eligible for the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal for services performed prior to 2 September 1945. The China Service Medal shall not be awarded for any service for which another service medal is authorized except as provided in paragraph 2 above and not more than one medal shall be awarded to any individual. No clasps, distinguishing devices, or other insignia are authorized to be worn on the corresponding service ribbon except that Individuals to whom the medal has been or may be awarded for service performed under General Order No. 176, of 1 July 1942, shall upon becoming eligible for this award for service performed subsequent to 2 September 1945, wear a bronze star signifying the second award on the ribbon of the medal and on the service ribbon. Please let me know if there’s anything else I can do for you!

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UNITED STATES SPANISH AMERICAN WAR. 1898 NAVY SPANISH CAMPAIGN MEDAL, W/ LOCKING CATCH SPLIT WRAP BROOCH. Please let me know if there’s anything else I can do for you!

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NAVY MEXICAN CAMPAIGN SERVICE MEDAL, NUMBERED 10525, FULL WRAP BROOCH. Numbered 10525 on the rim of the medal at the six O’clock position. Ribbon Drape Tested U. The Mexican Service Medal was established by General Orders of the United States War Department on December 12, 1917. The Mexican Service Medal recognizes those servicemen who performed military service against Mexican forces between April 12, 1911 and June 16, 1919. To be awarded the Mexican Service Medal, a serviceman was required to perform military duty during the time period of eligibility and in one of the following military engagements. Veracruz Expedition: April 21 to November 23, 1914. Punitive Expedition into Mexico: March 14, 1916 to February 7, 1917. Buena Vista, Mexico: December 1, 1917. The punitive expedition in the aftermath of the Brite Ranch raid on San Bernardino Canyon, Mexico, December 26, 1917. La Grulla, Texas: January 8-9, 1918. The aftermath of the Neville Ranch raid that resulted in a small action in the village of Pilares, Chihuahua: March 28, 1918. For actions in Nogales, Arizona during the Battle of Nogales, November 1-26, 1915, or Battle of Ambos Nogales, August 27, 1918. El Paso, Texas and Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua for the Battle of Ciudad Juárez : June 15-16, 1919. The United States Navy issued the Mexican Service Medal to the sailors and Marines who participated in any of the above actions, as well as to servicemen who served aboard U. Naval vessels patrolling Mexican waters between April 21 and November 26, 1914, or between March 14, 1916, and February 7, 1917. The Mexican Service Medal was also awarded to any servicemen who was wounded or killed while participating in action any against hostile Mexican forces between April 12, 1911, and February 7, 1917. Although the Mexican Service Medal was a single decoration, the U. Navy issued two different versions of it. The Army version displays an engraving of a yucca plant, while the Navy version depicts the San Juan de Ulúa fortress in Veracruz harbor. Both versions display the annotation “1911 – 1917″ on the bottom of the medal. The Mexican Service Medal was a one-time decoration and there were no service stars authorized for those who had participated in multiple engagements. For those soldiers who had been cited for gallantry in combat, the Citation Star was authorized as a device to the Mexican Service Medal. There were no devices authorized for the Navy’s version of the decoration. A similar decoration, known as the Mexican Border Service Medal also existed for those who had performed support duty to Mexican combat expeditions from within the United States.

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NAVY MEXICAN CAMPAIGN SERVICE MEDAL, NUMBERED 10525, FULL WRAP BROOCH. Numbered 10525 on the rim of the medal at the six O’clock position. Ribbon Drape Tested U. The Mexican Service Medal was established by General Orders of the United States War Department on December 12, 1917. The Mexican Service Medal recognizes those servicemen who performed military service against Mexican forces between April 12, 1911 and June 16, 1919. To be awarded the Mexican Service Medal, a serviceman was required to perform military duty during the time period of eligibility and in one of the following military engagements. Veracruz Expedition: April 21 to November 23, 1914. Punitive Expedition into Mexico: March 14, 1916 to February 7, 1917. Buena Vista, Mexico: December 1, 1917. The punitive expedition in the aftermath of the Brite Ranch raid on San Bernardino Canyon, Mexico, December 26, 1917. La Grulla, Texas: January 8-9, 1918. The aftermath of the Neville Ranch raid that resulted in a small action in the village of Pilares, Chihuahua: March 28, 1918. For actions in Nogales, Arizona during the Battle of Nogales, November 1-26, 1915, or Battle of Ambos Nogales, August 27, 1918. El Paso, Texas and Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua for the Battle of Ciudad Juárez : June 15-16, 1919. The United States Navy issued the Mexican Service Medal to the sailors and Marines who participated in any of the above actions, as well as to servicemen who served aboard U. Naval vessels patrolling Mexican waters between April 21 and November 26, 1914, or between March 14, 1916, and February 7, 1917. The Mexican Service Medal was also awarded to any servicemen who was wounded or killed while participating in action any against hostile Mexican forces between April 12, 1911, and February 7, 1917. Although the Mexican Service Medal was a single decoration, the U. Navy issued two different versions of it. The Army version displays an engraving of a yucca plant, while the Navy version depicts the San Juan de Ulúa fortress in Veracruz harbor. Both versions display the annotation “1911 – 1917″ on the bottom of the medal. The Mexican Service Medal was a one-time decoration and there were no service stars authorized for those who had participated in multiple engagements. For those soldiers who had been cited for gallantry in combat, the Citation Star was authorized as a device to the Mexican Service Medal. There were no devices authorized for the Navy’s version of the decoration. A similar decoration, known as the Mexican Border Service Medal also existed for those who had performed support duty to Mexican combat expeditions from within the United States.

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Rare United States Navy USN Women’s Defense Auxiliary Brooch Pin Sterling. Please refer to the pictures before purchasing to avoid a return. I tried to take pictures of all the areas of the item. If you have any questions or concerns please ask. Also, if you need additional pictures of specific areas I will provide them upon request.

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This is one of the real rarities in US Medal collecting! Scarce type one red cased navy marine corps medal with ribbon bar. Case shows normal light use from display storage but color is good as is in the interior. The medal is a early proper production with frosted wrap brooch and short stiff ribbon. Please see the pictures for final description. This rare medal is part of a small but fine old collection or USN USMC type early cased valor medals we recently obtained. The item “RARE WWII Navy & Marine Corps Medal Early Type 1 Red Case Box & WW2 Wrap Brooch” is in sale since Friday, February 5, 2021. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\United States\Medals & Ribbons”. The seller is “win73-4440″ and is located in White City, Oregon. This item can be shipped worldwide.

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This item is in great shape for the age metal is in nice shape ribbon and the lapel is still in original packaging. Only blemish is the top left portion of the case a slight smudge. Overall in very good condition dont miss out on this rare opportunity. The item “WWII Wrap Brooch Navy & Marine Corps Medal With Box, Ribbon & Lapel” is in sale since Saturday, January 2, 2021. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\United States\Medals & Ribbons”. The seller is “cuberforlife” and is located in Modesto, California. This item can be shipped to United States.

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ORIGINAL UNITED STATES NAVY CIVIL WAR CAMPAIGN MEDAL, W/ SLOT BROOCH & TITLED BOX. MINT WORLD WAR II CONTRACT. RIBBON DRAPE TESTED UV NEGATIVE AS SHOWN. Forty-Seven years after the War to Preserve the Union ended, the Navy & Marine Corps Civil War Medal was established June 27, 1908. By the Navy Department Special Orders Number 81. The Navy Civil War Medal was awarded for qualifying service between the dates of April 15, 1861, and April 9, 1865. Two ironclad naval vessels are shown engaged in combat. To the rear of both ships (and to the viewer’s right), two wooden vessels appear, one of which is sinking. In the sky, a bomb is bursting in air. Above this scene, and following the upper contour of the medal, the words THE CIVIL WAR appear in raised letters. The battle scene is a representation of the fight between the ironclads U. Monitor and CSS Virginia formerly U. Merrimack at Hampton Roads, Virginia on March 9, 1862. Monitor in the right foreground closes with the Merrimack at right center. In the background, to the right, are two wooden ships one of which is sinking. This scene also marks the end of the old wood Navy and development of the modern Navy. The inscription and dates denote the conflict and the period during which it was fought. In the center of a bronze medallion, an eagle with its wings displayed is shown resting upon an anchor with draped chain, over the words FOR SERVICE in raised letters. At the base of the medal, and following the contour of its rim, there is an elongated wreath composed of oak on the left and laurel on the right. Following the contour of the upper portion of the medal, the words UNITED STATES NAVY are shown in raised letters. The eagle is the American bald eagle and represents the United States. The anchor and draped chain allude to naval service The oak represents strength and laurel represents victory. The ribbon consists of equal parts blue and gray. These colors represent the two sides in the War: the Union (blue) and Confederacy (gray). This medal was Designed by Rudolf Freund and manufactured by Bailey, Banks and Biddle of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The medal was numbered without a prefix on the rim at the 6:00 o’clock position. Please let me know if there’s anything else I can do for you! The item “U. S. NAVY CIVIL WAR CAMPAIGN MEDAL SLOT BROOCH WWII U. S. MINT CONTRACT BOX” is in sale since Saturday, April 13, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\United States\Medals & Ribbons”. The seller is “medal_mulisha_store” and is located in Los Angeles, California. This item can be shipped worldwide.

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W ORLD WAR II UNITED STATES NAVY & MARINE CORPS HEROISM MEDAL, W/ FULL WRAP BROOCH. RE-RIBBONED DRAPE TESTED U. The Navy and Marine Corps Medal is the highest non-combat decoration awarded for heroism by the United States Department of the Navy to the members of the United States Navy and United States Marine Corps. The medal was established by an act of Congress on 7 August 1942. As the senior non-combat award for heroism, this award hinges on the actual level of personal “life threatening” risk experienced by the awardee. For heroic performance to rise to this level it must be clearly established that the act involved very specific life-threatening risk to the awardee. During the mid-20th century, the Navy and Marine Corps Medal has been awarded instead of the Silver or Gold Lifesaving Medal, for sea rescues involving risk to life. This is due primarily to the creation of a variety of additional military decorations that are often considered more prestigious than the Lifesaving Medal. Please let me know if there’s anything else I can do for you! The item “WWII U. S. NAVY & MARINE CORPS HEROISM MEDAL FULL WRAP BROOCH U. S. MINT WW2″ is in sale since Friday, May 24, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\United States\Medals & Ribbons”. The seller is “medal_mulisha_store” and is located in Los Angeles, California. This item can be shipped worldwide.

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Rare early WWII era USN or USMC issue gallantry in action medal. It was made by the US Mint and has a wrap brooch and sterling pendant. The ribbon does not glow under a blacklight. The item “Rare early WWII wrap brooch Navy or Marine Corps gallantry medal, US Mint” is in sale since Tuesday, November 19, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\United States\Medals & Ribbons”. The seller is “pioneertrading12″ and is located in USA. This item can be shipped to United States.

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