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United States European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal. On the obverse is a LST landing craft and troops landing under fire with an airplane in the background below the words EUROPEAN AFRICAN MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN. On the reverse, an American bald eagle close between the dates 1941 - 1945 and the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. It has a loose ring suspender and the ribbon is 1 3/8 inches wide and consists of the following stripes. the 3/16 inch Brown which represents the sands of Africa. The 1/16 inch Irish Green, 1/16 inch White and 1/16 inch Scarlet represent Italian colors. The 1/4 inch Irish Green represents the green fields of Europe. The centre, 1/8 inch triparted Old Glory Blue, White and Scarlet, are taken from the American Defense Service Medal ribbon and refers to the continuance of American Defense after Pearl Harbor. Next is a 1/4 inch Irish Green, again the green fields of Europe. The 1/16 inch White; 1/16 inch Black 67138, 1/16 inch White represent Germany. Lastly 3/16 inch Brown, again representing the sands of Africa. A pin brooch is sewn to the ribbon.
Originally known as the “EAME Ribbon”, the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal is awarded for any service performed between December 7, 1941 and March 2, 1946,dates inclusive, provided such service was performed in the following geographical theater areas: West boundary. -- From the North Pole, south along the 75th meridian west longitude to the 77th parallel north latitude, thence southeast through Davis Strait to the intersection of the 40th parallel north latitude and the 35th meridian west longitude, thence sough along that meridian to the 10th parallel north latitude, thence southeast to the intersection of the equator and the 20th meridian west longitude, thence along the 20th meridian west longitude to the South Pole. East boundary—From the North Pole, south along the 60th meridian east longitude to its intersection with the eastern border of Iran, thence south along that border to the Gulf of Oman and the intersection of the 60th meridian east longitude, thence south along the 60th meridian east longitude to the South Pole.
United States Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, with ribbon. The obverse has two US soldiers carrying rifles with a palm tree and beach scene in the background. At the top, around the edge are the words
United States American Campaign Medal (1942-45). The obverse has a Navy Cruiser with a B-24 airplane flying over, with a sinking enemy submarine on the foreground on three wave symbols. In the backgro
Italian African Campaign Medal 1887-96 with two bars 'CAMPAGNA D'AFRICA 1887-88' and 'CAMPAGNA D'AFRICA 1895-96'. Unnamed as issued. Obverse: The crowned bust of Umberto I facing right. Reverse: The i
Italian African Campaign Medal 1887-96 with three bars 'CAMPAGNA D'AFRICA 1887-88', 'HALAT 1891' and 'SEROBETI 1892'. Unnamed as issued. Obverse: The crowned bust of Umberto I facing right. Reverse: T
United States Army of Occupation (Germany) Medal (1918-1923). The obverse has the profile of General John J. Pershing and is surrounded by four five-pointed stars. The words "GENERAL JOHN J. PERSHING"
United States Second World War Victory Medal. The obverse has the female, figure Liberation is shown with her head facing the left as though looking to the dawn of a new day, and her right foot restin
