United States: Navy Cross. With further award 'Star' emblem

Important: The inclusion of the 'Star' emblem on the riband indicates that the recipient - either United States Navy or United States Marine Corps - had been decorated on two separate occasions with the Navy Cross.

Note: The 'Star' should be 'Gold' (gilt) for a second award, or Silver for 5 x awards. The gilding now worn on the riband star emblem

Medal riband fitted with an un-marked 12mm crimp brooch, which latter has long hinged pin & intricate drop lock clasp fittings on reverse, as issued

An example of the type of decoration issued to recipients for acts of gallantry during the Vietnam War and other campaigns circa 1960-1970

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

Riband with soiling

Condition: About VF

Code: 22142