United States: China Service Medal. With United States Navy reverse

Medal riband fitted with a corded silk riband and 12mm un-marked crimp brooch with intricate hinged pin & drop-lock clasp fitting

The China Service Medal was exclusively awarded to U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard personnel. The medal was instituted by Navy Department General Order No. 176 on 1 July 1942, and was awarded for services in China and Chinese waters between 1939-1957

A choice early (1945-1960) struck example of this medal for service in China and China waters 1939-57

Condition: GVF

Code: 26003