GREAT HISTORICAL US NAVY EXPEDITIONARY MEDAL, ND

Description: Great historical US Navy Expeditionary Bronze Medal, ND. The Medal is about 33 mm across, and weighs about 22.3 g. The medal was designed by A. A. Weinman and features a sailor beaching a craft carrying Marines, an officer, and a US flag with the word EXPEDITIONS above. On the reverse, in the center of the bronze medallion an eagle is shown alight upon an anchor; the eagle is facing to the left and the flukes of the anchor are to the right. The eagle is grasping sprigs of laurel, which extend beyond the anchor in both directions. Above the eagle, the Legend: UNITED STATES NAVY presented as an arch. Above the laurel are the words FOR SERVICE presented horizontally. The eagle is the American bald eagle and represents the United States, the anchor alludes to Navy service, and the laurel is symbolic of victory and achievement. A bit of history. The General Orders of the Department of the Navy which established the medal states, "The medal will be awarded to the officers and enlisted men of the Navy who were confirmed to have landed on foreign territory and engaged in operations against armed opposition, or operated under circumstances which, after full consideration, shall be deemed to merit special recognition and for which service no campaign medal has been awarded. The Navy Expeditionary Medal is retroactively authorized to February 12, 1874." Your Medal will be shipped as soon as payment is received. If you have any questions let me know before you bid. Shipping in the US is $2. These rates do not apply to foreign purchasers, the rates depend on the country. You can rest assured I will find the cheapest and safest option, please check before you bid. I combine shipments. Thanks and good luck!

Price: 7.45 USD

Location: Bloomington, Indiana

End Time: 2024-10-03T17:55:21.000Z

Shipping Cost: 2 USD