United States: Coast Guard Arctic Service Medal

The decoration fitted with 9mm crimp brooch mounting bar which retains the long-hinged pin & intricate drop lock clasp fitting on reverse as issued

Reverse of mounting brooch with official contractors hallmark 'Graco-GI'

The medal was instituted as a Coast Guard service award on 20 May 1976

Basic award criteria for the medal is, 21 x days of consecutive duty afloat or ashore north of the Arctic Circle

Condition: EF

Code: 23676