Description: USMC WWII ORIGINAL MARINE CORP "GEORGE" MEDAL COMMEMERATING GUADALCANAL. Came from the collection of Chick Brendley’s USMC collection. ORIGINAL from WWII and NOT a repro. Quality of the detail is much better than the repros. Medal measures 1 1/2” round. Ribbon is in good shape but does have minor age wear. Medal itself has some light wear. This is the infamous "George Medal" conceived by the survivors of the Marine Corp battle of Guadalcanal, after they returned back to Australia, after the campaign. The medal and the circumstances of how it was developed is described on pages 144 - 145 of the "Old Breed" History of the 1st Marine Div. in World War II. Comes as seen, free shipping S
Price: 1800 USD
Location: Pennsburg, Pennsylvania
End Time: 2024-09-21T17:47:48.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Conflict: WW II (1939-45)
Theme: Militaria
Original/Reproduction: Original
Region of Origin: United States
