Philippines (Commonwealth 1935-1946): Liberation Medal 1945

An example of United States manufacture

The corded silk riband with 9mm crimp-brooch with United States Federal Government contractor hallmark 'LIGI'. The crimp brooch retaining the original intricate long-hinged pin and intricate drop-lock clasp fittings, as issued

The medal was originally instituted as a riband only award on 20 December 1944, and subsequently ame...  read more

Code: 25740

Philippines (Republic): Independence Medal 1946

This example is off United States manufacture

The reverse of the medal makers mounting brooch with United States makers hallmark 'G27'. The 9MM crimp brooch retaining the original intricate drop-lock long hinged pin and clasp fittings as issued

The medal was originally instituted by the Commonwealth of the Philippines as a riband only award on 3 July 1946, to be aw...  read more

Code: 25739

United States: Navy Occupation Service Medal 1945-1990. With clasp 'Asia'. With United States Navy reverse

A very early 1950's contemporary issue of the medal

The silk corded riband fitted with a Naval issue 'Asia' clasp - this with cut back-strap to facilitate attachment to the corded riband

The Navy Occupation Service Medal is a military award of the United States Navy which was "Awarded to commemorate the services of Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard personnel in th...  read more

Code: 25738

United States: Korean Service Medal. 1950's issue

The silk corded riband fitted with an unmarked 12mm 'crimp brooch' mounting bar, this retaining the long-hinged pin and intricate drop-lock clasp fittings as issued

A good contemporary 1950's issue medal, with nice matt finish

The Korean Service Medal (KSM) was created in November 1950 by executive order of President Harry Truman. The Korean Service Medal is the pr...  read more

Code: 25737

United States: National Defense Service Medal. Issued circa 1990-1997

The medal with 9mm crimp brooch that retains its intricate drop-lock & hinged pin & clasp fittings. The reverse of the mounting bar with hallmark 'LIGI'

Sold together as a set together with a loose companion single space silk riband bar, with fittings for wear

The National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) is a service medal of the United States Armed Forces established...  read more

Code: 25736

United States: Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM). 1st type obverse legend

The medal complete with 9mm crimp brooch mounting bar that retains the original hinged pin and intricate drop clasp fittings, as issued

The reverse of the crimp brooch with Government Contractors makers marks 'G-GI'

The Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM) is a military service medal of the United States Armed Forces that was first created in 2002 when it was signed ...  read more

Code: 25735

United States: Vietnam Service Medal

An early contemporary issue 1960's issue

Medal riband fitted with a 12mm crimp brooch. The mounting brooch retaining its long hinged pin & intricate drop-lock clasp fittings, as issued

Reverse of the crimp brooch indented with makers hallmark 'Diamond with GI' the logo for maker Williams & Anderson Co, Providence, RI 

The Vietnam Service Medal is a m...  read more

Code: 25734

United States: Vietnam Service Medal. With 'Bronze Arrowhead' device 2 x Silver Stars & 1 x Bronze Stars on riband

The devices indicate:

1. Bronze Arrowhead: Denotes that the US Army soldier had participated in in a designated parachute, glider or amphibious landing or assault

2.  2 x Silver Service Stars, denotes that the US Army soldier had served in a further 10 x specified campaigns of the Vietnam War

3. 1 x Bronze Service Star, denotes service in a further s...  read more

Code: 25733

United States: Merchant Marine Expeditionary Force Medal (Established 1990-)

Medal riband fitted with original mounting brooch with intricate hinged pin and drop-lock clasp fitting, the bar with makers hallmark 'Graco-GI'

This medal does not have specific theatre clasps, but is awarded for defined  qualifying geographic service in specified 'Operations', including in South East Asia.

To date the medal has been awarded to qualifying seamen f...  read more

Code: 25732

United States: Humanitarian Service Medal (HSM)

Medal riband fitted with a 9mm crimp brooch mounting bar that retains the original hinged pin and clasp fittings, as issued. The reverse of mounting brooch with makers hallmark 'PIGI'

The Humanitarian Service Medal (HSM) is a military service medal of the United States Armed Forces which was created on January 19, 1977, by President Gerald Ford under Executive Order 11965. The me...  read more

Code: 25731