United States: American Defense Medal (1939-41). With clasp 'Foreign Service' (for US Army & Army Air Corps personnel)

A fine early strike issue of the medal with good matt appearanceThe 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 choice example of this medal and clasp that is fitted with a bright crisp silk ribandCondition: About EF