Post-WW2 (USA) Navy Occupation Service Medal w/Ribbon Bar - Authentic Issue

Established on 28 January 1948 by a Navy Department General Order, to recognize Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard personnel for occupation of United States enemy territories during WW2.

Qualifying regions & dates:
- Austria: 9 May 1945 - 25 Oct 1955
- Germany: 9 May 1945 - 5 May 1955
- Italy: 8 Nov 1945 - 15 Dec 1947
- Trieste: 9 May 1945 - 25 Oct 1954
- Berlin: 9 May 1945 - 2 Oct 1990
- Asiatic-Pacific Area: 2 Sep 1945 - 27 Apr 1952
Note: Occupational service in Korea from 27 Jun 1950 to 27 Apr 1952 were also "eligible if they did not receive the Korean Service Medal.

Other qualifications:
- Europe/Asia Clasps:
- Authorized on the ribbon to denote service in those campaign areas.
- Berlin Airlift Device:
- 90 consecutive days supporting the Berlin airlift (26 Jun 1948 - 30 Sep 1949)

Note: Two versions of this medal exist, with the service name inscription at reverse being the only difference (Navy & Marine Corps).

Includes:
Full Size Medal
Full Size Ribbon Bar

Note: Multiple in stock...Shipped item may not be exactly as appears in the photos - may contain slight variation in color/standard age wear.
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Post-WW2 (USA) Navy Occupation
Service Medal w/Ribbon Bar (Authentic Issue)

$39.00 (Firm)

Instituted 28 Jan 1948 to Navy,
Marine Corps, & Coast Guard for
United States occupation of enemy
territories during WW2.
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