Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Medal |
Title |
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal |
Object ID |
1957.111.016 |
Description |
U.S. Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal. Ribbon pattern from left to center is green, gold, brown, black, light blue, blue, white, and red. Front of medal depicts an eagle holding a sword and scabbard, eight point star in the background. Reads "Armed Forces Expeditionary Service." Back shows a shield with stripes and reads "United States of America." Medal awarded to U.S. armed forces who participate in operations in support of the UN or in friendly foreign nations since 1958 onward. |
Inscription Text |
Front: Armed Forces Expeditionary Service Back: United States of America |
Collection |
Museum Objects |
Search Terms |
Military |
Subjects |
Military |
Year Range from |
1961 |