United States: Coast Guard Arctic Service Medal. With 4 x 'Bronze Star' emblems

The 4 x 'Bronze Star' emblems denotes that the recipient had qualified for 4 x separate further period of qualifying service = total of 5 x awards

The decoration fitted with 9mm crimp brooch mounting bar which retains the long-hinged pin & intricate drop lock clasp fitting on reverse as issued

Reverse of mounting brooch with official Government Contractor hallmark 'Graco-GI'

The medal was instituted as a Coast Guard service award on 20 May 1976

Basic award criteria for the medal is, 21 x days of consecutive duty afloat or ashore north of the Arctic Circle

Condition: EF

Code: 22059