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

The corded riband fitted with a crimp brooch reverse. The brooch with makers marks for 'LIGI'. Complete with two 'pin-posts' and clutch-back disc fittings

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 Europe included:

- Germany (9 May 1945 to 5 May 1955)
- Austria (9 May 1945 to 27 July 1955)
- Italy (9 May 1945 to 15 September 1947)
- West Berlin (9 May 1945 to 2 October 1990)

Condition: EF

Code: 23925