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Philippine Independence Medal Ribbon Bar – New Old Stock
An unused New Old Stock (NOS) ribbon bar representing the Philippine Independence Medal, a military decoration established to commemorate the liberation of the Philippines during the Second World War and the country's transition to independence.
Historical Background
The Philippines became a major theater of operations during the Second World War following the Japanese invasion in December 1941.
American and Filipino forces fought a determined defensive campaign before the fall of Bataan and Corregidor in 1942. The subsequent Japanese occupation lasted more than three years.
In October 1944, Allied forces under General Douglas MacArthur returned to the Philippines, beginning a major campaign to liberate the islands from Japanese control.
Following the defeat of Japan in 1945, the Philippines resumed its transition toward full independence.
On July 4, 1946, the Republic of the Philippines formally gained independence from the United States.
The Philippine Independence Medal was established on July 3, 1946, to recognize qualifying military service connected with the defense and liberation of the Philippines.
Why It Was Awarded
The Philippine Independence Medal recognized eligible American and Filipino military personnel who participated in qualifying operations during the Second World War.
Eligibility generally required prior entitlement to both the Philippine Defense Medal and the Philippine Liberation Medal under the applicable award regulations.
The decoration commemorates the sacrifices of American and Filipino forces and the restoration of Philippine sovereignty.
Item Details
Country: Philippines
Decoration: Philippine Independence Medal
Established: July 3, 1946
Historical period: Second World War
Associated events: Defense and liberation of the Philippines
Type: Military commemorative ribbon bar
Ribbon colors: Blue, red, white, and yellow
Condition: New Old Stock (NOS)
Item offered: Ribbon bar only; no medal included
SKU: US003215
An interesting addition to a collection of Second World War decorations, Philippine military history, American campaign ribbons, or Pacific Theater memorabilia.
Philippine Independence Medal Ribbon Bar – New Old Stock
An unused New Old Stock (NOS) ribbon bar representing the Philippine Independence Medal, a military decoration established to commemorate the liberation of the Philippines during the Second World War and the country's transition to independence.
Historical Background
The Philippines became a major theater of operations during the Second World War following the Japanese invasion in December 1941.
American and Filipino forces fought a determined defensive campaign before the fall of Bataan and Corregidor in 1942. The subsequent Japanese occupation lasted more than three years.
In October 1944, Allied forces under General Douglas MacArthur returned to the Philippines, beginning a major campaign to liberate the islands from Japanese control.
Following the defeat of Japan in 1945, the Philippines resumed its transition toward full independence.
On July 4, 1946, the Republic of the Philippines formally gained independence from the United States.
The Philippine Independence Medal was established on July 3, 1946, to recognize qualifying military service connected with the defense and liberation of the Philippines.
Why It Was Awarded
The Philippine Independence Medal recognized eligible American and Filipino military personnel who participated in qualifying operations during the Second World War.
Eligibility generally required prior entitlement to both the Philippine Defense Medal and the Philippine Liberation Medal under the applicable award regulations.
The decoration commemorates the sacrifices of American and Filipino forces and the restoration of Philippine sovereignty.
Item Details
Country: Philippines
Decoration: Philippine Independence Medal
Established: July 3, 1946
Historical period: Second World War
Associated events: Defense and liberation of the Philippines
Type: Military commemorative ribbon bar
Ribbon colors: Blue, red, white, and yellow
Condition: New Old Stock (NOS)
Item offered: Ribbon bar only; no medal included
SKU: US003215
An interesting addition to a collection of Second World War decorations, Philippine military history, American campaign ribbons, or Pacific Theater memorabilia.
