United States: Navy Cross (Korea & Vietnam War issue)

With a fine 'Matt' finish medal planchet

The medal riband is fitted with an early un-marked 12mm crimp-brooch, complete with long hinged pin & intricate drop lock clasp fittings on reverse, as issued circa 1950-1967

A fine example of the type of decoration issued to recipients for acts of gallantry during the Korean War & the early years of the Vietnam War

Important: This is - after the Medal of Honor - the second highest gallantry award in the 'Order of Precedence' of the United States Navy, United States Marine Corps & United States Coast Guard. The decoration may be additionally awarded to any USA uniformed personnel from other branches of service, or to foreign allied personnel, who may be serving on attachment with the United States Navy, United States Marine Corps or United States Coast Guard at the time of performing their deed of gallantry

Note: Since it's inception in 1919 (retrospective to include actions from 1917 during the Great War) and through to October 2017, it is estimated that there have been more than 6,300 x awards of the Navy Cross, covering all wars and expeditions fought by the United States including the Great War War and all wars and expeditions since 1917

Condition: About EF

Code: 20516