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WWII Philippine Defense Medal Ribbon Bar – New Old Stock
An unused New Old Stock (NOS) ribbon bar representing the Philippine Defense Medal, a military decoration recognizing American and Filipino personnel who participated in the defense of the Philippine Islands during the opening months of the Second World War.
Historical Background
On December 8, 1941, Japanese forces launched attacks against the Philippines, beginning a major campaign to seize the islands from American and Filipino defenders.
Under the command of General Douglas MacArthur, United States and Philippine Commonwealth forces conducted a determined defensive campaign against the advancing Japanese military.
Despite being outnumbered and facing shortages of supplies, Allied troops continued resisting Japanese forces on the Bataan Peninsula and the fortified island of Corregidor.
The fall of Bataan on April 9, 1942, was followed by the infamous Bataan Death March, during which thousands of American and Filipino prisoners suffered and died.
Corregidor surrendered on May 6, 1942, marking the collapse of organized Allied resistance in the Manila Bay area.
The Philippine Defense Medal was established on December 20, 1944, to recognize military personnel who participated in the defense of the Philippines during this campaign.
Why It Was Awarded
The Philippine Defense Medal recognized qualifying American and Filipino military personnel who served in the defense of the Philippine Islands between December 8, 1941, and June 15, 1942.
The decoration commemorates the courage and sacrifice of those who resisted the Japanese invasion during the early stages of the Pacific War.
Item Details
Country: Philippines
Decoration: Philippine Defense Medal
Established: December 20, 1944
Qualifying service period: December 8, 1941 – June 15, 1942
Historical conflict: Second World War
Associated campaigns: Defense of Bataan and Corregidor
Type: Military campaign ribbon bar
Ribbon colors: Red with white stars
Condition: New Old Stock (NOS)
Item offered: Ribbon bar only; no medal included
SKU: US80024135
An interesting addition to a collection of Second World War decorations, Philippine military history, Pacific Theater memorabilia, or American military ribbon bars.
These are original NOS ribbon bars. They are made of silk, and each star was hand embroidered onto the ribbon.
WWII Philippine Defense Medal Ribbon Bar – New Old Stock
An unused New Old Stock (NOS) ribbon bar representing the Philippine Defense Medal, a military decoration recognizing American and Filipino personnel who participated in the defense of the Philippine Islands during the opening months of the Second World War.
Historical Background
On December 8, 1941, Japanese forces launched attacks against the Philippines, beginning a major campaign to seize the islands from American and Filipino defenders.
Under the command of General Douglas MacArthur, United States and Philippine Commonwealth forces conducted a determined defensive campaign against the advancing Japanese military.
Despite being outnumbered and facing shortages of supplies, Allied troops continued resisting Japanese forces on the Bataan Peninsula and the fortified island of Corregidor.
The fall of Bataan on April 9, 1942, was followed by the infamous Bataan Death March, during which thousands of American and Filipino prisoners suffered and died.
Corregidor surrendered on May 6, 1942, marking the collapse of organized Allied resistance in the Manila Bay area.
The Philippine Defense Medal was established on December 20, 1944, to recognize military personnel who participated in the defense of the Philippines during this campaign.
Why It Was Awarded
The Philippine Defense Medal recognized qualifying American and Filipino military personnel who served in the defense of the Philippine Islands between December 8, 1941, and June 15, 1942.
The decoration commemorates the courage and sacrifice of those who resisted the Japanese invasion during the early stages of the Pacific War.
Item Details
Country: Philippines
Decoration: Philippine Defense Medal
Established: December 20, 1944
Qualifying service period: December 8, 1941 – June 15, 1942
Historical conflict: Second World War
Associated campaigns: Defense of Bataan and Corregidor
Type: Military campaign ribbon bar
Ribbon colors: Red with white stars
Condition: New Old Stock (NOS)
Item offered: Ribbon bar only; no medal included
SKU: US80024135
An interesting addition to a collection of Second World War decorations, Philippine military history, Pacific Theater memorabilia, or American military ribbon bars.
These are original NOS ribbon bars. They are made of silk, and each star was hand embroidered onto the ribbon.
