US NAVY AND MARINE CORPS COMMENDATION MEDAL "FOR MILITARY MERIT". ORIGINAL CLAMSHELL CASE, RIBBON BAR & LAPEL PIN
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA NAVY AND MARINE CORPS COMMENDATION MEDAL "FOR MILITARY MERIT".
Awarded for United States Department of the Navy for prolonged acts of heroism or meritorious service.
Hexagonal bronze medal, with 3 green stripes and 2 white in the ribbon. Measurements: 40mm. x 35mm.
Obverse: an eagle in the center with a shield on its chest, holding three arrows.
Reverses: FOR MILITARY MERIT
New. Original clamshell case, ribbon bar and 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