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U.S. Navy First and Second Haitian Campaign Medal Ribbon Bar – New Old Stock
An unused New Old Stock (NOS) ribbon bar representing the United States Navy Haitian Campaign Medals, awarded for qualifying naval and Marine Corps service during American military operations in Haiti in the early twentieth century.
Historical Background
During the early 1900s, Haiti experienced considerable political instability, including changes in government, internal uprisings, and armed conflict.
In July 1915, following the assassination of Haitian President Vilbrun Guillaume Sam, United States Marines landed in Haiti. Their deployment marked the beginning of an American military occupation that continued until 1934.
American naval personnel and Marines conducted security operations, guarded strategic locations, and participated in military engagements against Haitian resistance forces known as the Cacos.
The United States Navy established two separate Haitian Campaign Medals to recognize qualifying service during distinct periods of these operations.
The First Haitian Campaign Medal was established in 1917 for qualifying service during 1915.
The Second Haitian Campaign Medal was established in 1921 for qualifying service during operations between 1919 and 1920.
Why They Were Awarded
The First Haitian Campaign Medal recognized qualifying Navy and Marine Corps personnel who participated in designated operations in Haiti during 1915.
The Second Haitian Campaign Medal recognized qualifying personnel involved in military operations against armed resistance in Haiti during 1919–1920.
These decorations commemorate American naval and Marine Corps service during the occupation of Haiti.
Item Details
Country: United States
Decorations: First and Second Haitian Campaign Medals
Service branches: U.S. Navy and Marine Corps
First campaign: 1915
Second campaign: 1919–1920
Historical association: United States occupation of Haiti
Type: Military campaign ribbon bar
Condition: New Old Stock (NOS)
Item offered: Ribbon bar only; no medals included
SKU: US700241360
An interesting addition to a collection of early United States Navy decorations, Marine Corps militaria, Caribbean military history, or American campaign ribbon bars.
U.S. Navy First and Second Haitian Campaign Medal Ribbon Bar – New Old Stock
An unused New Old Stock (NOS) ribbon bar representing the United States Navy Haitian Campaign Medals, awarded for qualifying naval and Marine Corps service during American military operations in Haiti in the early twentieth century.
Historical Background
During the early 1900s, Haiti experienced considerable political instability, including changes in government, internal uprisings, and armed conflict.
In July 1915, following the assassination of Haitian President Vilbrun Guillaume Sam, United States Marines landed in Haiti. Their deployment marked the beginning of an American military occupation that continued until 1934.
American naval personnel and Marines conducted security operations, guarded strategic locations, and participated in military engagements against Haitian resistance forces known as the Cacos.
The United States Navy established two separate Haitian Campaign Medals to recognize qualifying service during distinct periods of these operations.
The First Haitian Campaign Medal was established in 1917 for qualifying service during 1915.
The Second Haitian Campaign Medal was established in 1921 for qualifying service during operations between 1919 and 1920.
Why They Were Awarded
The First Haitian Campaign Medal recognized qualifying Navy and Marine Corps personnel who participated in designated operations in Haiti during 1915.
The Second Haitian Campaign Medal recognized qualifying personnel involved in military operations against armed resistance in Haiti during 1919–1920.
These decorations commemorate American naval and Marine Corps service during the occupation of Haiti.
Item Details
Country: United States
Decorations: First and Second Haitian Campaign Medals
Service branches: U.S. Navy and Marine Corps
First campaign: 1915
Second campaign: 1919–1920
Historical association: United States occupation of Haiti
Type: Military campaign ribbon bar
Condition: New Old Stock (NOS)
Item offered: Ribbon bar only; no medals included
SKU: US700241360
An interesting addition to a collection of early United States Navy decorations, Marine Corps militaria, Caribbean military history, or American campaign ribbon bars.
