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U.S. Mexican Service Medal Ribbon Bar – New Old Stock
An unused New Old Stock (NOS) ribbon bar representing the United States Mexican Service Medal, an American military campaign decoration associated with military operations along the Mexican border and within Mexico during the Mexican Revolution.
Historical Background
The Mexican Revolution began in 1910, bringing years of political upheaval, armed conflict, and instability along the United States–Mexico border.
During this period, American military forces conducted several operations in response to developments in Mexico.
One of the most significant was the United States occupation of Veracruz in 1914, when American naval and Marine Corps personnel landed at the Mexican port city.
In March 1916, following Pancho Villa's raid on Columbus, New Mexico, General John J. Pershing led the Punitive Expedition into northern Mexico in an unsuccessful attempt to capture Villa.
The Mexican Service Medal was established in 1917 for the U.S. Army and in 1918 for the U.S. Navy to recognize qualifying participation in designated military operations.
Why It Was Awarded
The Mexican Service Medal recognized eligible members of the United States Armed Forces who participated in designated military operations involving Mexico between 1911 and 1919.
The decoration commemorates American military service during the Mexican Revolution, including operations at Veracruz and the Punitive Expedition.
Item Details
Country: United States
Decoration: Mexican Service Medal
Historical period: 1911–1919
Associated events: Mexican Revolution, Veracruz occupation, and Punitive Expedition
Type: Military campaign ribbon bar
Ribbon colors: Yellow with blue and green stripes
Condition: New Old Stock (NOS)
Item offered: Ribbon bar only; no medal included
SKU: US852001420
An interesting addition to a collection of early twentieth-century American military decorations, Mexican Border Campaign memorabilia, or United States Army and Navy ribbon bars.
U.S. Mexican Service Medal Ribbon Bar – New Old Stock
An unused New Old Stock (NOS) ribbon bar representing the United States Mexican Service Medal, an American military campaign decoration associated with military operations along the Mexican border and within Mexico during the Mexican Revolution.
Historical Background
The Mexican Revolution began in 1910, bringing years of political upheaval, armed conflict, and instability along the United States–Mexico border.
During this period, American military forces conducted several operations in response to developments in Mexico.
One of the most significant was the United States occupation of Veracruz in 1914, when American naval and Marine Corps personnel landed at the Mexican port city.
In March 1916, following Pancho Villa's raid on Columbus, New Mexico, General John J. Pershing led the Punitive Expedition into northern Mexico in an unsuccessful attempt to capture Villa.
The Mexican Service Medal was established in 1917 for the U.S. Army and in 1918 for the U.S. Navy to recognize qualifying participation in designated military operations.
Why It Was Awarded
The Mexican Service Medal recognized eligible members of the United States Armed Forces who participated in designated military operations involving Mexico between 1911 and 1919.
The decoration commemorates American military service during the Mexican Revolution, including operations at Veracruz and the Punitive Expedition.
Item Details
Country: United States
Decoration: Mexican Service Medal
Historical period: 1911–1919
Associated events: Mexican Revolution, Veracruz occupation, and Punitive Expedition
Type: Military campaign ribbon bar
Ribbon colors: Yellow with blue and green stripes
Condition: New Old Stock (NOS)
Item offered: Ribbon bar only; no medal included
SKU: US852001420
An interesting addition to a collection of early twentieth-century American military decorations, Mexican Border Campaign memorabilia, or United States Army and Navy ribbon bars.
