United States: Navy Cross (circa 1990 to present day issue)

With bright satin finish to medal planchet

Weight of medal and riband 44g

Medal with government contractor hallmark for 'Graco-GI' on reverse of 9mm 'crimp' style mounting brooch, in use 'from' circa 1990 to present day

Medal riband fitted with 9mm crimp brooch, which latter has long hinged pin & intricate drop lock clasp fittings on reverse, 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 and all wars and expeditions since 1917

Condition: About EF

Code: 22141