Philippines (Commonwealth 1935-1946): Liberation Medal 1945

A very good quality United States strike

The corded silk riband with early unmarked 12mm crimp-brooch. The crimp brooch retaining the original intricate long-hinged pin and intricate drop-lock clasp fittings, as issued

The medal was originally instituted as a riband only award on 20 December 1944, and subsequently amended to become an established medal on 22 July 1945. The medal was awarded to all Filipino and Allied (United States / Australian) military personnel who served during the 'Liberation of the Philippines' campaign between 17 October 1944 to 3 September 1945

Specific award criteria for this medal as it applied to United States personnel are that personnel must have participated in at least one of the below following campaigns;

- Participation in the initial landing operation of Leyte and adjoining islands from 17 October to 20 October 1944

- Participation in any engagement against hostile Japanese forces on Leyte and adjoining islands during the Philippine Liberation Campaign of 17 October 1944, to 2 September 1945

- Participation in any engagement against hostile Japanese forces on islands other than those mentioned above during the Philippine Liberation Campaign of 17 October 1944, to 2 September 1945

- Served in the Philippine Islands or on ships in Philippine waters for not less than 30 days during the period.

Condition: EF

Code: 22820