United States: Army Commendation Medal (Instituted 1945). With Bronze 'Oakleaf Cluster', further award emblem

The bronze 'Oakleaf Cluster' emblem denotes that the recipient had been awarded a second award of the Army Commendation Medal

The award - originally a riband - was made retrospective to 1941, and is issued for acts of heroism, meritorious achievement, or devoted service

Medal riband fitted with contemporary early unmarked 12mm 'Crimp Brooch' riband mounting bar, this retaining the original intricate long-hinged pin and clasp fittings as issued

The early 'Crimp Brooch' and absence of makers marks on reverse of the mounting brooch indicate that the medal is an issue strike circa 1969-1989

Condition: About EF

Code: 20317