A slot brooch Navy Commendation Medal.

[carpediem]

I got this medal and ribbon recently. Not sure if it was a wartime issued medal, from what I could determine they began awarding these in 1942, if I recall properly.
Thanks for looking!

[bsiwula1]

An interesting award. I would of thought being instituted in 42-43 it would be a crimped brooch style. But apparently these were manufactured with the slotted sewn brooch configuration. I think it's ok, the medal and ribbon show honest wear and aging. A nice little find. Best regards.

Brian

[carpediem]

Thanks Brian! I liked it when I saw it, and the award being issued during the war has given it a spot in my U.S. wartime medals display. Not one I have seen much though. I have a couple three place ribbon bars I got with it too. I will post those later.