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Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal 1874-1920
Obverse: A marine, helmeted with a pack advancing with a rifle aaand fixed bayonet. Waves below. Legend: "EXPEDITIONS". An eagle with wings folded, perched on an anchor with leaf sprays. Legend: "UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS". Inscription: "FOR SERVICE". Inscription on edge: "M.N.9512". Fitted with a ring and a buff ribbon with central red stripe and narrow red edges.
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Object Details
| ID: | MED0723 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | War medal |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Date made: | 1874? |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | 36 mm |