Philippines (Commonwealth 1935-1946): Liberation Medal 1941-1942. With 2 x bronze 'Service Stars' emblems

The inclusion of the 2 x 'Service Stars' on the riband is indicative that the recipient took part in 2 x additional qualifying campaign phases of the Liberation of the Philippines campaign 1944-1945, and had served in 3 x qualifying phases in total

The silk corded riband fitted with a 9mm crimp-brooch, this with US makers hallmark 'G27' and retaining the original long hinged-pin & intricate drop-lock clasp fittings, as issued

The medal was originally instituted as a riband only award on 20 December 1944, and subsequently amended to become an established medal on 22 July 1945. The medal was awarded to all Filipino and Allied (United States / Australian) military personnel who served during the 'Liberation of the Philippines' campaign between 17 October 1944 to 3 September 1945

Specific award criteria for this medal as it applied to United States personnel are that personnel must have participated in at least one of the below following campaigns;

- Participation in the initial landing operation of Leyte and adjoining islands from 17 October to 20 October 1944

- Participation in any engagement against hostile Japanese forces on Leyte and adjoining islands during the Philippine Liberation Campaign of 17 October 1944, to 2 September 1945

- Participation in any engagement against hostile Japanese forces on islands other than those mentioned above during the Philippine Liberation Campaign of 17 October 1944, to 2 September 1945

- Served in the Philippine Islands or on ships in Philippine waters for not less than 30 days during the period.

Battle Stars Devices: United States personnel who are awarded the medal for participation in any of the above-mentioned operations are authorized to wear a bronze service star on the Philippine Liberation Medal for each additional qualifying action

Condition: EF

Code: 24664