Original US Medal Bar of 4 – Named Navy Good Conduct Medal Group
Key Information:
• Country: United States
• Original mounted medal bar (set of 4)
• US Navy Good Conduct Medal (named to JOSEPH EDWIN TWISS, 1944) – Diameter approx.: 32.59 mm
• American Defense Service Medal with “FLEET” clasp – Diameter approx.: 31.97 mm
• American Campaign Medal – Diameter approx.: 31.55 mm
• Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal – Diameter approx.: 32.10 mm
• Navy Good Conduct Medal ribbon fitted with two service stars indicating multiple awards
Medal Design:
Navy Good Conduct Medal: Obverse shows a sailing ship with anchor and inscription “UNITED STATES NAVY”. Reverse engraved:
“JOSEPH EDWIN TWISS 1944”.
American Defense Service Medal: Obverse shows Liberty holding sword and shield. Clasp reads “FLEET”.
American Campaign Medal: Features a ship, aircraft, and submarine representing service in the American Theater.
Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal: Depicts tropical landing scene with soldiers, palm tree, and aircraft.
Condition:
• For condition, please refer to the pictures, all dimensions are approx.
• Medals show clear signs of heavy use and age
• Visible wear, patina, and surface abrasions on all medals
• Ribbons worn, soiled, and not clean
• Navy Good Conduct Medal ribbon has two service stars attached
• Mounting bar intact but well-used
• Named engraving clearly visible on reverse
Historical and Collectible Significance:
This medal bar represents US Navy service before and during World War II (1939–1945). The American Defense Service Medal (1939–1941) reflects pre-war preparedness, while the American and Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medals (1941–1945) indicate active wartime service. The Navy Good Conduct Medal, awarded for periods of honorable enlisted service, is shown here with two service stars indicating multiple awards and extended service history. The named example adds strong historical and collectible value.
Summary:
An original and well-used US Navy WWII medal bar featuring a named Good Conduct Medal to JOSEPH EDWIN TWISS (1944), with ribbon showing multiple service awards. A historically rich and collectible grouping with clear service wear.