United States: United States Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal (No 52759), for 1917-1918 Great War Service

The medal is officially numbered on the rim 'No 52759' to a veteran of the United States Marine Corps who had enlisted and served during the Great War

The reverse of the integral top brooch bar retaining the original long pin and intricate drop-lock & clasp fittings, as issued

The medal sold contained in a white card box, this with the address of medal maker 'Jos. K. Davison's Sons, Inc, 210 S. 13th Street, Philadelphia, U.S.A.

Following the close of the Great War, the United States Marine Corps decided that all 'Duration of War' enlisted men were to be entitled to the award of the Good Conduct Medal regardless of their tenure of service between, 6 April 1917 to 11 November 1918. If the Marine had performed 'Honorable Service then the medal & certificate were sent to the Marine whether he was discharged or not. These medals all rim numbered 'No XXXXX' in a block that startedf with the number 20000 and ended at about 70500

An uncommon USMC Good Conduct Medal issue, and only awarded to Great War veterans

Condition: EF

Code: 23710