A 1937 American Battle Of Soochow Creek (China) Bravery And Valor Medal certificate_of_authenticity Two First War Victory Medals

Two First War Victory Medals

while the sleeves are lined in white rayon with pinstripes

May 29th 1941 (original signature of Oberst)

They were usually sold with two other similar medals

A 1937 American Battle Of Soochow Creek (China) Bravery And Valor Medal certificate_of_authenticity Two First War Victory MedalsMedal in stamped bronze, 35. 6mm, extremely fine. Footnote: Created by members of the United States Fourth Marines as an ironic comment on the nature of their service as part of the Shanghai Defence Force, which protected the foreign concessions during other fighting in the area. It was purchasable during both the 1932 and 1937 crises, with the appropriate year shown on the medal.