United States: Merchant Marine Meritorious Service Medal

A decoration from the period 1945-1969, covering Second World War, Korean War and Vietnam War

The medal riband complete with an unmarked 12mm 'crimp brooch' mounting bar, this retaining the long-hinged pin and drop-lock clasp fittings as issued

The decoration was established by Executive Order 9472, of 29 August 1944, and amended by E.O. 9692 of, 5 February 1946

The Merchant Marine Meritorious Service Medal is a decoration of the United States Merchant Marine. It is awarded to any seamen of any ship operated by or for the War Shipping Administration who is commended by the Administrator for conduct or service of a meritorious nature, but not sufficient to warrant the Merchant Marine Distinguished Service Medal. Regulations state that not more than one medal shall be issued to any one seaman, but for each succeeding instance sufficient to justify the award of a medal, there will be awarded a suitable insignia to be worn with the medal (this latter is a 5/16 inch 'Gold Star' emblem on the medal riband of the MSM)

As the Merchant Marine Meritorious Service Medal is a federal service decoration, it is worn on the uniforms of active, reserve and retired uniformed service members

A choice example of a very scarce seen Merchant Marine decoration

Condition: About EF

Code: 22691