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Marine Corps Service Medal 1911-1917
Obverse: Fortress with tower (San Juan de Ulloa at Vera Cruz), the sea below. Three cactus leaves to L and R between legend. Legend: "MEXICO 1911-1917". An eagle with wings outspread perched on an anchor; below a wreath of oak and bay tied witha bow. Legend: "UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS". Inscription: "FOR SERVICE". Inscription on edge: "2338". Fitted with a ring and a yellow ribbon bordered by a narrow green stripe with a central blue stripe.
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Object Details
| ID: | MED0725 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | War medal |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Date made: | 1909 |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | 33 mm |
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