Original U.S. China Marine Named Battle of Soochow Medal - JOHN M. GILBRETH Martini-Henry Rifle but many German soldiers removed

but many German soldiers removed the Saw teeth as a result

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

so we have had these identically duplicated

takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Technician Fifth Grade Harry Hartman (ASN: 6666816)

Also the original nose cap was not replaced

Original U.S. China Marine Named Battle of Soochow Medal - JOHN M. GILBRETH Martini-Henry Rifle but many German soldiers removedOriginal 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