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On May 19, 1992, the U.S. Department of
Transportation announced the availability of new medals for civilian merchant seamen, in recognition of their service in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. The medals are being issued to supplement war zone ribbon bars previously awarded to civilian mariners who
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The shield and anchor, from the United States
Maritime Service Seal, are superimposed in a ship's wheel, denoting control and maritime service. The laurel branches symbolize achievement and excellence.
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The decoration is awarded to members of the
Merchant Marine who served aboard United States merchant ships between September 8, 1939 and December 7, 1941.
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is a decoration of the United States
Merchant Marine. The decoration was established by an Act of Congress on August 14, 1944.
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Merchant Marine
Defense Medal obverse (left) and reverse
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was a ribbon-only decoration; otherwise known as the
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