Original U.S. China Marine Named Battle of Soochow Medal - JOHN M. GILBRETH Martini-Henry Rifle Since they document the entire

Since they document the entire process of construction

The unit was ordered created on 29 August 1942 but the order was superseded on 28 September 1942 by theater commander Admiral Robert L

IMA has received a small delivery of these very desirable German WW2 Mauser S84/98 III Bayonets in very nice condition direct from long term storage

The company was preparing to dig in and hold a section of woods when they were counterattacked by enemy tanks supported by infantry

The flag is cotton construction and measures 33 inches by 26 inches and is in very good condition with minor snags

Original U.S. China Marine Named Battle of Soochow Medal - JOHN M. GILBRETH Martini-Henry Rifle Since they document the entireOriginal Item: One of a kind. This is a very rare engraved 1937 Battle of Soochow Creek medal named to JOHN M. GILBRETH. It is complete with ribbon and top bar that reads U. S. MARINES. The Soochow Creek Medal actually covers several varieties, but all relate to the US presence in Shanghai when the conflict between China and Japan was brewing. Soochow Creek was a main waterway through Shanghai. The medal was the creation of a member of the 4th Marines