United States: Navy Cross. Circa 1990-2024

With matt satin finish to medal planchet

Weight of medal and riband 44g

Medal riband fitted with a 9mm crimp brooch. The brooch with makers hallmark 'Lordship NY-GI'. The brooch with long hinged pin & intricate drop lock clasp fittings on reverse, as issued

This type awarded for campaigns and wars since 1990, including Somalia (Black-Hawk Down), Iraq War, Afghanistan War, Kosovo, Balkans, Global War on Terrorism, etc.

Important: This is - after the Medal of Honor - the second highest gallantry award in the 'Order of Precedence' of the United States Navy, United States Marine Corps & United States Coast Guard. The decoration may be additionally awarded to any USA uniformed personnel from other branches of service, or to foreign allied personnel, who may be serving on attachment with the United States Navy, United States Marine Corps or United States Coast Guard, at the time of performing their deed of gallantry

Note: Since inception in 1919 (retrospective to include actions from 1917 during the Great War) and through to October 2017, it is estimated that there have been more than 6,300 x awards of the Navy Cross, covering all wars and expeditions fought by the United States including the Great War and all wars and expeditions since 1917

Condition: About EF

Code: 24168