AMERICAN DEFENSE MEDAL - WWII. LUXURY PLASTIC CASE, PIN and RIBBON BAR
AMERICAN DEFENSE MEDAL OF UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - WWII
Awarded to any military personnel who served between 9-8-1939 and 12-6-1941.
For U.S. Army personnel for at least one year. For U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, and U.S. Marine Corps members, for any length of active service during the eligible time frame.
Circular medal made in bronze. Measures: 30 mm. diameter.
Obverse: AMERICAN DEFENSE
Reverse: FOR SERVICE DURING THE LIMITED EMERGENCY PROCLAMEDE BY THE PRESIDENT ON SEPTEMBER-8-1939- OR DURING THE UNLIMITED EMERGENCY PROCLAIMED BY THE PRESIDENT ON MAY-27-1941
New. Ribbon bar, enamel lapel pin and luxury plastic case .
Medal in very good condition. Own collection, very well preserved!!
Qualifying service for the award of the medal can be for distinctive meritorious achievement and service, acts of courage involving no voluntary risk of life, or sustained meritorious performance of duty.
Medal awarded to the Airman Michael A. Yakutis who served in the US Air Force during the Vietnam War. All pieces of this medal set are original from the Vietnam War.
Devices
Oak leaf cluster and "V" Device