AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, Full Size, Issue Finish (1110)

Description

AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL
BACKGROUND
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The American Campaign Medal was authorized on Nov. 6, 1942 by Executive Order No. 9265 that was signed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. The medal was issued to commemorate the service performed by personnel of the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard who served during the periods and in the areas designated below.
CRITERIA
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This medal is awarded for service within the American Theater between December 7, 1941 and March 2, 1946, under any of the following conditions:
Permanent assignment outside the CONUS
Permanent assignment as aircrew members of airplanes making frequent flights over ocean waters for a period of 30 consecutive days or 60 nonconsecutive days
Outside the CONUS in a passenger status or on temporary duty (TDY) for 30 consecutive days or 60 nonconsecutive days
In active combat against the enemy, if personnel were awarded a combat decoration or furnished a certificate by the unit's commander stating that they actually participated in combat; or
Served within the CONUS for an aggregate period of 1 year
MEDAL DESCRIPTION
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The medal is 1.25 inches in diameter, bearing in front an offshore scene depicting a cruiser, an airplane, and a sinking submarine underneath the inscription "American Campaign".
RIBBON DESCRIPTION
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The ribbon is predominantly medium blue, striped white, black, red, and white from right to left, and left to right within each edge. In the center are three stripes of red, white, and blue. The blue stripe is worn to the wearer's right.
AUTHORIZED DEVICE
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Service Star
WHAT YOU ARE BIDDING ON:
One New Current Issue Full Size American Campaign Medal manufactured by an authorized United States Department of Defense Contractor.
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