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U.S. Navy Yangtze Service Medal Ribbon Bar – New Old Stock
An unused New Old Stock (NOS) ribbon bar representing the United States Navy Yangtze Service Medal, a military decoration recognizing American naval and Marine Corps service in China during the turbulent interwar years.
Historical Background
During the 1920s and early 1930s, China experienced considerable political instability, civil conflict, and growing tensions between Chinese nationalist forces, regional warlords, and foreign interests.
The United States maintained a naval presence in Chinese waters, particularly along the Yangtze River, where American gunboats operated as part of the United States Asiatic Fleet.
These vessels helped protect American citizens, diplomatic personnel, commercial interests, and shipping during periods of unrest.
One of the most significant episodes occurred during the Nanking Incident of March 1927, when foreign nationals came under threat during fighting in the city.
American naval forces participated in operations to protect and evacuate foreign citizens during the disturbances.
The Yangtze Service Medal was established on April 28, 1930, to recognize qualifying service during designated operations in China.
Why It Was Awarded
The Yangtze Service Medal recognized eligible United States Navy and Marine Corps personnel who participated in designated operations in China during two principal qualifying periods: September 3, 1926, through October 21, 1927, and March 1, 1930, through December 31, 1932.
The decoration commemorates American naval operations during a significant period in China's modern history.
Item Details
Country: United States
Decoration: Yangtze Service Medal
Service branches: U.S. Navy and Marine Corps
Established: April 28, 1930
Campaign periods: 1926–1927 and 1930–1932
Historical association: U.S. Asiatic Fleet and Yangtze Patrol
Type: Military campaign ribbon bar
Condition: New Old Stock (NOS)
Item offered: Ribbon bar only; no medal included
SKU: US34567802
An interesting addition to a collection of United States Navy decorations, Asiatic Fleet memorabilia, China Station militaria, or American interwar campaign ribbons.
U.S. Navy Yangtze Service Medal Ribbon Bar – New Old Stock
An unused New Old Stock (NOS) ribbon bar representing the United States Navy Yangtze Service Medal, a military decoration recognizing American naval and Marine Corps service in China during the turbulent interwar years.
Historical Background
During the 1920s and early 1930s, China experienced considerable political instability, civil conflict, and growing tensions between Chinese nationalist forces, regional warlords, and foreign interests.
The United States maintained a naval presence in Chinese waters, particularly along the Yangtze River, where American gunboats operated as part of the United States Asiatic Fleet.
These vessels helped protect American citizens, diplomatic personnel, commercial interests, and shipping during periods of unrest.
One of the most significant episodes occurred during the Nanking Incident of March 1927, when foreign nationals came under threat during fighting in the city.
American naval forces participated in operations to protect and evacuate foreign citizens during the disturbances.
The Yangtze Service Medal was established on April 28, 1930, to recognize qualifying service during designated operations in China.
Why It Was Awarded
The Yangtze Service Medal recognized eligible United States Navy and Marine Corps personnel who participated in designated operations in China during two principal qualifying periods: September 3, 1926, through October 21, 1927, and March 1, 1930, through December 31, 1932.
The decoration commemorates American naval operations during a significant period in China's modern history.
Item Details
Country: United States
Decoration: Yangtze Service Medal
Service branches: U.S. Navy and Marine Corps
Established: April 28, 1930
Campaign periods: 1926–1927 and 1930–1932
Historical association: U.S. Asiatic Fleet and Yangtze Patrol
Type: Military campaign ribbon bar
Condition: New Old Stock (NOS)
Item offered: Ribbon bar only; no medal included
SKU: US34567802
An interesting addition to a collection of United States Navy decorations, Asiatic Fleet memorabilia, China Station militaria, or American interwar campaign ribbons.
