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

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

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

Qualifying service for United States Navy personnel in Asa was:

- Japanese territories (September 2, 1945 to April 27, 1952)
- Korea and adjacent islands (September 2, 1945 to April 27, 1952)

Service prior to March 2, 1946 would not be credited toward eligibility for the Navy Occupation Service Medal unless the individual is already eligible for the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal for service prior to September 2, 1945. Service after, 27 June 1950 which is eligible towards the criteria for the Korean Service Medal may not be considered for the Occupation Service Medal

The criteria of award for the 'Berlin Airlift Device' was:

- Berlin: To those Naval personnel who have served 90 days or more with an accredited unit in support of the Berlin Airlift between 1948 and 1949

Condition: EF

Code: 23255