Marine Corp Service Medal: Second Nicaraguan Campaign 1926-30
Obverse: A female warrior in armoured tunic, flowing skirt and cloak holding a sword in her right hand, her arms outstretched protecting a man and a woman behind her. Legend: "SECOND NICARAGUAN CAMPAIGN". Exergue: "1926-1930". Reverse: An eagle, wings folded, perched on an anchor with leaf sprays. Legend: "UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS". Inscription: "FOR SERVICES". Inscription on edge:"M.No.5464". Fitted with a ring and red ribbon with eight narrow stripes of pale blue.
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Object Details
ID: | MED0733 |
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Collection: | Coins and medals |
Type: | War medal |
Display location: | Not on display |
Date made: | 1929 |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Measurements: | 33 mm |
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