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.

Object Details

ID: MED0722
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
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