US Marine Corps Expedionary Medal

US Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal. This medal was awarded to Marines who have engaged in a landing on foreign territory, participated in combat operations against an opposing force, or participated in a designated operation for which no other service medal is authorized.

First established on 8th May 1919 as the Marine Corps Expeditionary Ribbon. A full-sized medal was authorized on 1 March 1921. The Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal is therefore one of the oldest medals of the United States military which is still issued to active duty personnel.

The medal comes with a presentation box stencilled with silver writing.