United States: Navy Occupation Service Medal 1945-1990. With clasp 'Asia'. With United States Marine Corps reverse

The medal is mounted on an un-marked, 12mm 'Crimp Brooch' mounting brooch, this latter retaining its original intricate drop-lock long hinged pin & clasp fittings as issued

The style of mounting brooch - used circa 1946-1985 - and absence of makers marks indicates that the medal is an early strike issued circa 1946-1970

The Navy Occupation Service Medal is a military award of the United States Navy which was "Awarded to commemorate the services of Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard personnel in the occupation of certain territories of the enemies of the U.S. during World War II. The medal was awarded exclusively for post-war occupation services, through to 1990, and recognizes those personnel who participated in the European and Asian occupation forces during, and following World War II. The medal was also bestowed to personnel who performed duty in West Berlin between 1945 and 1990

Condition: About EF

Code: 22910