WWII 1945 American Defense Service Medal Original Box American Emblem Co For Sale

WWII 1945 U.S. American Defense Service Medal – Original Presentation Box

Original World War II-era American Defense Service Medal presentation set with its suspension ribbon, lapel device and original dated American Emblem Co. presentation box.

The original government-contract label identifies:

MEDAL, CAMPAIGN AND SERVICE
AMERICAN DEFENSE SERVICE
Stock No. 71-M-913
Type XXX
AMERICAN EMBLEM CO., INC.
P.O. No. 16653 – Dated 12 Sept. 1945
Spec. No. P.Q.D. 112D
Philadelphia Q.M. Depot

This provides direct documentation dating the presentation set to 1945.

Medal

The obverse depicts a symbolic female figure representing defense, holding a sword and shield.

The reverse reads:

FOR SERVICE DURING THE LIMITED EMERGENCY PROCLAIMED BY THE PRESIDENT ON SEPTEMBER 8, 1939 OR DURING THE UNLIMITED EMERGENCY PROCLAIMED BY THE PRESIDENT ON MAY 27, 1941

Included
Full-size American Defense Service Medal
Original suspension ribbon
Small matching lapel/button device
Original presentation insert
Original American Emblem Co. box
Original dated government-contract label
Outer presentation sleeve/cover

Everything pictured is included.

Historical Information

The American Defense Service Medal was awarded for qualifying active military service during the period immediately preceding America\'s entry into World War II.

This particular presentation set has an original government procurement label dated:

September 12, 1945

making it a documented WWII-era vintage WWII collectible condition with significant age/storage wear to the original packaging.

Visible condition includes:

Natural medal toning/patina
Surface scratches/scuffs
Ribbon has wrinkles and age wear
Lapel device included
Presentation insert has staining/discoloration and wear
Blue presentation box has edge and corner wear
Outer box/sleeve has substantial staining/discoloration
Original paper label has age toning and edge wear
General handling/storage wear consistent with approximately 80 years of age

The medal has not been polished or restored.

Please review all photographs carefully for exact condition.

The exact medal set pictured is included.