United States of America: China Service Medal, and original striking circa 1942, with original ribbon and slot brooch pin.
Condition: Good Very Fine.
The China Service Medal was a service medal 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. The medal recognised service in and around China before and after World War II. It was awarded to those who served ashore in China or who were attached to any of the vessels that operated in support of the operations in China or in Chinese territorial waters or contiguous ocean areas from 7 July 1937 to 7 September 1939 and 2 September 1945 to 1 April 1957.
