United States: American Defense Medal. With clasp 'BASE' (for United States Navy, United States Marine Corps & United States Coast Guard personnel)

A first strike issue of the medal, the planchet fitted with a small fixed ring suspension

The silk corded medal riband fitted with an early 'slot brooch' mounting bar. This latter retaining the original hinged pin with intricate drop-lock and clasp fittings as issued

Awarded to all qualifying United States Navy & Marine Corps personnel for service outside the continental limits of the United States (for example service in Alaska, Philippine Islands, China or Hawaii qualified)

Condition: GVF

Code: 22065