United States: Navy Cross issued (1990-2022 issue)

With matt satin finish to medal planchet

Weight of medal and riband 54g

The heavier weight and matt satin finish of the medal indicate that the planchet is an earlier strike from the 1970's-1980's either issued from unused stock, and mounted on an un-marked crimp-brooch post 1990. Or, a Navy Cross issued during the Vietnam War and later re-ribboned and re-mounted by order of a veteran recipient or his family

Medal riband fitted with an un-marked 9mm crimp brooch (introduced 1990), which latter has long hinged pin & intricate drop lock clasp fittings on reverse, as issued

9mm Crimp brooches were introduced circa 1990

A fine example of an earlier struck Navy Cross, that was latterly issued post 1990

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 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: 22345