United States: China Service Medal (1937-1939 & 1945-1957). With United States Marine Corps reverse

Medal planchet with knob and loose ring suspension Medal riband fitted with original mounting brooch with intricate hinged pin & drop latch clasp fitting. The reverse of mounting brooch with official Federal Government Contractors mark 'Graco-GI' The China Service Medal was exclusively awarded to U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard personnel. The medal was instituted by Navy Department General Order No. 176 on 1 July 1942, and was awarded for services in China and Chinese waters between 1939-195 Qualifying service for the award of the medal was service in China and Chinese waters between 7 July 1937, and 7 September 1939, and from 2 September 1945 to 1 April 1957 Condition: EF