United States: American Defense Service Medal (1939-41)

The silk corded medal riband fitted with an early 'slot brooch' mounting bar. This latter retaining the original hinged pin with intricate drop-lock and clasp fittings as issuedAwarded to all qualifying United States Army & United States Army Air Corps & United States Coast Guard personnel serving outside of the Continental United States between 8 September 1939 - 7 December 1941. This included all US Army personnel based in Hawaii, Guam and the Philippine IslandsA very good early example with fine unpolished matt finishCondition: About EF