Philippine Defense Medal

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  • Officially Hallmarked and approved by the U.S. Institute of Heraldry
  • Official military grade, premium quality full size medal
  • Medal and ribbon made to the highest official government standards
  • Made, inspected, and shipped by Veterans in the USA
  • Uniform approved, Standard 2 prong and clutch back

Instituted: 1945

Criteria: Service in defense of the Philippines between 8 December 1941 and 15 June 1942

The awardee had to be a: 1) a member of the Bataan or Manila Bay forces or of a unit, ship, or airplane under enemy attack; or 2) assigned or stationed in Philippine waters for at least 30 calendar days during this period.

A person who meets both conditions above is authorized to wear a bronze service star on the ribbon.

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SKU F079
UPC 810017207855
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