Original US Military Medal Bar of 4 – WWII to Korean War Service
Key Information:
• Country: United States
• Original mounted medal bar (set of 4)
• WWII Victory Medal – Diameter approx.: 36.20 mm
• Army of Occupation Medal with “ASIA” clasp – Diameter approx.: 32.02 mm
• National Defense Service Medal – Diameter approx.: 31.90 mm
• United Nations Korea Medal – Diameter approx.: 35.55 mm
Medal Design:
WWII Victory Medal: Obverse shows Liberty holding a broken sword with inscription “WORLD WAR II”. Reverse reads “FREEDOM FROM FEAR AND WANT / FREEDOM OF SPEECH AND RELIGION”.
Army of Occupation Medal: Features a bridge and symbolic elements of occupation service. Clasp reads “ASIA”.
National Defense Service Medal: Displays an eagle with spread wings and inscription “NATIONAL DEFENSE”.
United Nations Korea Medal: Obverse shows the UN emblem. Reverse inscription:
“FOR SERVICE IN DEFENCE OF THE PRINCIPLES OF THE CHARTER OF THE UNITED NATIONS”.
Condition:
• For condition, please refer to the pictures, all dimensions are approx.
• Medals show heavy service wear and age-related patina
• Visible dark marks and discoloration on reverses (notably Occupation and UN Korea medals)
• WWII Victory Medal reverse heavily darkened
• Ribbons worn, soiled, and not perfectly clean
• Mounting bar intact but clearly used
Historical and Collectible Significance:
This medal group represents continuous US military service from World War II (1941–1945), through post-war occupation duty in Asia (circa 1945–1955), into the Korean War (1950–1953), and early Cold War period with the National Defense Service Medal (established 1953, retroactive to 1950). Such mounted groups were worn by veterans and reflect authentic service history across multiple major conflicts.
Summary:
A genuine and well-used US medal bar group of four decorations covering WWII through Korea. Despite visible wear, this is an honest veteran-mounted set with strong historical character and display value.