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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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The medal was made by the United States Mint Bailey Banks & Biddle Company and is numbered on the rim in the 6 o’clock position, “6571”. It comes professionally re-ribboned on an old ribbon (does not glow under a black light) on its original split broach that has an open loop catch. The Mexican Service Medal is an award of the United States Navy. It recognizes those service members who performed military service between the dates of April 12, 1911 and June 16, 1919. To be awarded the Mexican Service Medal, a service member 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. San Bernardino Canyon, Mexico: December 26, 1917. La Grulla, Texas: January 8 – January 9, 1918. Pilares, Chihuahua: March 28, 1918. Nogales, Arizona: November 1-26, 1915, or August 27, 1918. El Paso, Texas and Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua: June 15 – June 16, 1919. The United States Navy issued the Mexican Service Medal to members of the Navy and Marines who participated in any of the above actions, as well as to service members 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 service member who was wounded or killed while participating in action any against hostile Mexican forces between April 12, 1911 and February 7, 1917. The medal and ribbon are in are in good condition but does show some age as can be seen in the photos. Please be sure to check out the large photos I have posted and judge condition for yourself. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask.

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(Please read entire listing carefully, especially Description and Condition portions). VINTAGE US Navy Marine 1898 Spanish Campaign Medal for Service Numbered 5901. Up for sale is this 1898 USMC Spanish Campain Medal split brooch produced by the US Mint. This is a rare official un numbered contract. Based on an on-line roll tool, we believe this medal to be associated with C. There were limited production of this strike with not many in circulation. The Spanish Campaign Medal was a military award of the United States Armed Forces which recognized those men of the U. Military who had served in the Spanish–American War. Although a single decoration, there were two versions of the Spanish Campaign Medal, one for men of the United States Army and another for the forces of the United States Navy and United States Marine Corps. For service in the West Indies, the Navy awarded the West Indies Campaign Medal as well as the Sampson Medal which was authorized by a joint resolution of Congress in 1901. In 1913, the Navy discontinued the award of the West Indies Campaign Medal and extended the criteria of the Spanish Campaign Medal to any man of the Navy or Marine Corps who had served on active duty during the Spanish–American War. The ribbon was also changed from red and yellow to blue and yellow in order not to offend the colors of Spain. This is a MUST HAVE for your collection! DON’T MISS OUT! 3″ Tall (including the ribbon); Metal portion is a tiny bigger than 1.25″. Very Good to Excellent. In general, the first photos concentrate on providing view from all sides and any markings. The last photos are generally utilized to focus on any condition issues that may exist. We will be happy to answer any additional questions which you may have or provide additional photos if necessary to aid in your evaluation. To view our other listings. You may need to search on a key word to find your specific item. The costs are only applicable to the contiguous 48 states. A little bit about us. Hello, we are antiques and collectible dealers who find most of our items at garage sales, auctions, and flea markets. We are not experts on many of the items which we sell, but we do try to provide you with detailed descriptions and whatever research / knowledge we have on it. We have been collecting for over 30 years now and have many items in our inventory i. Lovingly packed in boxes which have not seen the light of day for many years. We have a little bit of everything so please view our other listings. We try our best to accurately describe all items but please view photos as they are the best representation of condition. If we notice the smell of smoke, we do mention it under condition. Powered by SixBit’s eCommerce Solution.

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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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PONCHO VILLA MEXICAN BORDER WAR UNITED STATES MEXICAN SERVICE MEDAL PUNITIVE EXPEDITION.

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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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US Navy S&A Order 28675 American Theatre Campaign Medal US Mint medal in original box. Be sure to check out my other listings for more great items. All of my items are pre-owned unless otherwise specified. Not being an expert however I may miss something now and then. If this should happen please let me know so I can rectify the situation. Also if you see I have misidentified something or you have information that you feel to be valuable about an item, please feel free to contact me and let me know. I really would appreciate it! Therefore, you are asked to please check ALL posted photos and review the description before purchasing an item. Thank you for visiting my site.

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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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Officially impressed with the number 4532 on the rim at 6 oclock. The medal shows moderate wear with some face and edge knocks. Ribbon with original brooch. The ribbon is intact but shows moderate to heavy soiling. (2) United States Navy Medal for Service in the Dominican Campaign, 1916. Officially impressed with the number 664 on the rim at 6 0clock. Usual light strike showing moderate wear with some face and edge knocks. (3) United States Navy, Good Conduct Medal. Hand engraved on the reverse, EMIL K KLEIN U. KEARSARGE DEC 11 1912. Separate service bar, engraved on the face, U. GALVESTON and on the inside, CSC 34107 2-MARCH 1921. The medal is in good condition but shows a lot of edge knocks as well as heavy tarnish and moderate wear. The bar is in good condition with heavy tarnish. The ribbon is in poor condition, torn and frayed. (4) WW1 Victory Medal. Minor wear with an irregular tarnish and some dark spots. Original ribbon with brooch, light to moderate soiling overall. (5) New York State WW1 Service medal. Numbered 32568 in tiny numbers at the upper reverse. The medal shows light wear and has contact marks. The original ribbon shows stains and heavy soiling. The pin and pin hinge are missing from the original brooch. (6) Rhode Island State WW1 Service medal. The medal shows most of the original factory lacquer, contact marks and some knocks. The original ribbon is intact but shows heavy soiling. (7) State of New York Mexican Border Service medal. The medal shows light to moderate wear and an uneven tarnish, dark in places. The original ribbon and brooch are present and the ribbon shows moderate soiling. This is a hobby not a living, so I try to keep it fun, otherwise why do it. _gsrx_vers_625 GS 6.9.7 (625). The item “RARE ORIGINAL USN MEDALS NUMBERED GROUPING CAMPAIGN ENGRAVED GOOD CONDUCT NY WW1″ is in sale since Friday, May 27, 2016. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW I (1914-18)\Original Period Items\United States\Medals, Pins & Ribbons”. The seller is “converso” and is located in Southern California. This item can be shipped to United States.

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