Original U.S. China Marine Named Battle of Soochow Medal - JOHN M. GILBRETH Martini-Henry Rifle The flag is cotton construction

The flag is cotton construction and measures 33 inches by 26 inches and is in very good condition with minor snags

takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Technician Fifth Grade Harry Hartman (ASN: 6666816)

Also the original nose cap was not replaced

so we have had these identically duplicated

Original U.S. China Marine Named Battle of Soochow Medal - JOHN M. GILBRETH Martini-Henry Rifle The flag is cotton constructionOriginal Item: One of a kind. This is a very rare engraved 1937 Battle of Soochow Creek medal named to JOHN M. GILBRETH. It is complete with ribbon and top bar that reads U. S. MARINES. The Soochow Creek Medal actually covers several varieties, but all relate to the US presence in Shanghai when the conflict between China and Japan was brewing. Soochow Creek was a main waterway through Shanghai. The medal was the creation of a member of the 4th Marines