United States: Navy Cross (circa 1991 to present day issue)

With a dark satin finish to medal planchet

Medal with government contractors marks 'P-3O' (for 'Pieces of History', Cave Creek, AZ ) on reverse of 9mm 'crimp' style mounting brooch, in use 'from' circa 1980's tp present day

Medal riband fitted with crimp brooch, which latter has long hinged pin & intricate drop lock clasp fittings on reverse, as issued

Sold together with the hinged case of issue, that contains a companion riband bar and miniature enamelled lapel pin with fittings as issued

A fine example of the type of decoration issued to recipients for acts of gallantry during the Gulf War, Somalia, Iraq War, Afghanistan War and Global War against Terrorism

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: 20752