US COMMENDATION MEDAL OF THE COAST GUARD. ORIGINAL LARGE CASE, RIBBON BAR & LAPEL PIN
COAST GUARD COMMENDATION MEDAL OF UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Military decoration established in 1943 and awarded for sustained acts of heroism or meritorious service of the Coast Guard.
Hexagonal medal made of bronze. Measures: 36 mm. x 32 mm.
Obverse: UNITED STATES COAST GUARD - 1790
Reverse: AWARDED TO ...................... FOR OUSTANDING SERVICE
New. Original large case, ribbon bar with "O" device (operating distinctive device) and enamel lapel pin.
Medal in perfect condition, own collection, 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