United States: Army Occupation Service Medal. With clasp 'Japan'

An early first issue of the medal. The silk corded riband fitted with a 1st type wide 12mm 'un-marked' crimp brooch. The mounting brooch retaining its original hinged pin and intricate drop-lock clasp fittings as issued

Instituted in 1946, the Army of Occupation Medal, was awarded to service personnel who performed at least 30 x consecutive days of military duty within a designated geographical area of military occupation. The Army of Occupation Medal was presented with a campaign clasp, denoting either European (Germany) or Asian (Japan) service, depending on the region in which occupation service had been performed

Qualifying service in Asia was:

- Japan (3 September 1945 to 27 April 1952)
- Korea (3 September 1945 to 29 June 1949)

Condition: EF

Code: 23252