GROUPING of (4) WW2 U. ARMY MEDALS with SERVICE RIBBONS (medals only). Attaching Devices: Pin Arm with Locking Catch. Cond: Very Good Used Condition. From Left to Right: The European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, The Army of Occupation Medal with Germany Clasp, The Good Conduct Medal, The Victory Medal. Created in 1942 to those who served in the European-African-Middle Eastern theater for 30 consecutive days or 60 non-consecutive days. This medal was awarded for these campaigns. Egypt-Libya, Air Offensive Europe, Algeria-French Morocco, Tunisia, Sicily, Naples-Foggia, Anzio, Rome-Arno, Normandy, Northern France, Southern France, Northern Apennines, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, Central Europe, Po Valley. To be awarded the Army of Occupation Medal, a service member was required to have performed at least thirty consecutive days of military duty within a designated geographical area of military occupation. The Army of Occupation Medal was presented with a campaign clasp, denoting either European or Asian service, depending on the region in which occupation service had been performed. Campaign clasps were worn on the full sized medal only with no corresponding device when wearing the Army of Occupation Medal as a ribbon on a military uniform. The Army Good Conduct Medal was authorized by Executive Order 8809, on June 28, 1941, and is awarded to enlisted members who have honorably completed three continuous years of active military service subsequent to Aug. 26, 1940, and who are recommended by their commanding officers for exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity. The World War II Victory Medal is a service medal of the United States military which was established by an Act of Congress on 6 July 1945 (Public Law 135, 79th Congress) and promulgated by Section V, War Department Bulletin 12, 1945. The World War I Victory Medal is the corresponding medal from World War I. Excellent Little Grouping of WW2 U. Army Medals To Add To Any Collection. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\United States\Medals & Ribbons”. The seller is “12-07-1941″ and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States