United States: Army Occupation Service Medal. With clasp 'Germany'

An early first issue of the medal. The silk corded riband fitted with a 1st type wide 12mm 'un-marked' crimp brooch. The mounting brooch retaining its original hinged pin and intricate drop-lock clasp fittings as issued Instituted in 1946, the Army of Occupation Medal, was awarded to service personnel who performed at least 30 x 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 (Germany) or Asian (Japan) service, depending on the region in which occupation service had been performed. Qualifying service in Europe included: - Germany (9 May 1945 to 5 May 1955) - Austria (9 May 1945 to 27 July 1955) - Italy (9 May 1945 to 15 September 1947) - West Berlin (9 May 1945 to 2 October 1990) Condition: EF