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U.S. Navy Dominican Campaign Medal Ribbon Bar – New Old Stock
An unused New Old Stock (NOS) ribbon bar representing the United States Navy Dominican Campaign Medal, a military decoration recognizing American naval and Marine Corps service during operations in the Dominican Republic in 1916.
Historical Background
During the early twentieth century, the Dominican Republic experienced significant political instability, including internal armed conflicts and disputes over governmental authority.
In May 1916, United States Marines landed in the Dominican Republic as American naval forces intervened during a period of political unrest.
American forces conducted military operations to secure strategic locations, protect transportation routes, and establish control over areas held by opposing Dominican forces.
Several engagements occurred during the campaign, including fighting at Las Trencheras and Guayacanas in June 1916.
The intervention developed into a prolonged American military occupation that continued until 1924.
The Dominican Campaign Medal was established by the United States Navy on December 29, 1921, to recognize qualifying service during the 1916 campaign.
Why It Was Awarded
The Dominican Campaign Medal recognized eligible United States Navy and Marine Corps personnel who participated in designated military operations in the Dominican Republic during 1916.
The decoration commemorates American naval and Marine Corps participation in the campaign that preceded the extended United States occupation of the country.
Item Details
Country: United States
Decoration: Dominican Campaign Medal
Service branches: U.S. Navy and Marine Corps
Established: December 29, 1921
Campaign year: 1916
Historical association: U.S. intervention in the Dominican Republic
Type: Military campaign ribbon bar
Condition: New Old Stock (NOS)
Item offered: Ribbon bar only; no medal included
SKU: US85241036
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 Dominican Campaign Medal Ribbon Bar – New Old Stock
An unused New Old Stock (NOS) ribbon bar representing the United States Navy Dominican Campaign Medal, a military decoration recognizing American naval and Marine Corps service during operations in the Dominican Republic in 1916.
Historical Background
During the early twentieth century, the Dominican Republic experienced significant political instability, including internal armed conflicts and disputes over governmental authority.
In May 1916, United States Marines landed in the Dominican Republic as American naval forces intervened during a period of political unrest.
American forces conducted military operations to secure strategic locations, protect transportation routes, and establish control over areas held by opposing Dominican forces.
Several engagements occurred during the campaign, including fighting at Las Trencheras and Guayacanas in June 1916.
The intervention developed into a prolonged American military occupation that continued until 1924.
The Dominican Campaign Medal was established by the United States Navy on December 29, 1921, to recognize qualifying service during the 1916 campaign.
Why It Was Awarded
The Dominican Campaign Medal recognized eligible United States Navy and Marine Corps personnel who participated in designated military operations in the Dominican Republic during 1916.
The decoration commemorates American naval and Marine Corps participation in the campaign that preceded the extended United States occupation of the country.
Item Details
Country: United States
Decoration: Dominican Campaign Medal
Service branches: U.S. Navy and Marine Corps
Established: December 29, 1921
Campaign year: 1916
Historical association: U.S. intervention in the Dominican Republic
Type: Military campaign ribbon bar
Condition: New Old Stock (NOS)
Item offered: Ribbon bar only; no medal included
SKU: US85241036
An interesting addition to a collection of early United States Navy decorations, Marine Corps militaria, Caribbean military history, or American campaign ribbon bars.
