United States: Brevet Medal. United States Marine Corps

An un-numbered, un-named and un-marked replica

The Marine Corps Brevet Medal, also known as the Brevet Medal, was a military decoration of the United States Marine Corps; it was created in 1921 as a result of Marine Corps Order Number 26. In terms of 'Order of Precedence' by 1929, the medal was worn immediately after the Navy Medal of Honour

Between 1814-1900, when 'Brevet' awards were discontinued in the United States Marine Corps, a total of 121 'Brevets' had been awarded to 100 x officer recipients. No 'Brevets' were awarded for services after 1900. When the 'Brevet Medal' was instituted. it was awarded to only 20 x living officers - all who had been awarded their 'Brevets' prior to 1901. Apart from one Civil War veteran who had received his Brevet in 1863, the remaining 19 x Brevet Medal recipients had been decorated for services during the Spanish American War, Boxer Rebellion and Philippine Campaign as under;

- Civil War (1 x)
- Spanish American War (10 x)
- Boxer Rebellion (7 x )
- Philippines Islands (2 x)

Note: In the inter-war years, under certain circumstances application could be formally made to the United States military for examples of un-named and un-attributed Decorations and Medals, for use by approved; institutions, museums, military establishments, state administrations etc. In the event that the respective service approved of the issue of the decorations and medals requested, they formally authorized the United States Mint, and or contracted jewellers / medalists, to issue the requested decorations and medals marked 'For Exhibition Purposes Only'

Original named / positively attributed USMC Brevet Medals are all extremely rare awards, that rarely ever appear for sale on the market

Condition: EF

Code: 23701