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US NAVY GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL -
This is a US Navy Good Conduct medal. Instituted in 1884. It was awarded
to enlisted personnel in the Navy and Active Reserve. Criteria for the
award included above average behavior, military appearance, leadership, and
good conduct.
In order to qualify for the award, the soldier could Not have any court martials
or nonjudical actions for the period of three years. There was a time between
the years of 1963 and 1996 where the requirement was 4 years.
The medal featured here is dated 1946. It was issued right after WWII.
The name of the recipient has been engraved on the back of the medal. The year
was also recorded. The suspension system is typical of WWII production. With
one stich applied to the lower side of the bar. Of pin-back construction.
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This page is a recognition and identification guide for US Military Medals
Multiple detailed photos of a specific sample are provided. Descriptions point
out clearly defined areas that should be noted.
One of the most commonly asked questions is "How much is my medal worth?".
A price guide is included here to address this question. The value of the items is
reviewed over a period of several years. A trend can be observed. The present worth
of the American medals and awards in the collector's market is illustrated.
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This US military medal may be currently
reproduced.
It is becoming more difficult to be able to tell the fake ones from the real ones because
the quality of the reproductions is improving. The collector must become familiarized with
the construction style and materials employed in the manufacturing of this item.
Attention to the details is critical in order to be able to determine the authenticity of
the collectible.
If you have an interest is seeing other US military medals, you can do so by going to our
Vietnam War Special Forces Collectibles Price Guide.
Where we cover items from the Army, Navy, Army Air Force and other organizations.
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