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Marine Corps Service Medal 1900
Obverse: The wall and gate of Pekin, a dragon below. Legend: "CHINA RELIEF EXPEDITION 1900". An eagle, wing outspread perched on an anchor; below a wreath of oak and bay tied with a bow. Legend: "UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS". Inscription: "FOR SERVICE". Fitted with a ring and a yellow ribbon edged with blue.
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Object Details
| ID: | MED0722 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | War medal |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Events: | Boxer Rebellion, 1900 |
| Date made: | 1908 |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | 33 mm |