China Service Medal
Object NameMedal
Historic Owner
William Wagner
Association
USS Growler (SS-215)
Date1937–1961
Mediummetal, fabric
ClassificationsCommunication Artifacts
Credit LineCollection of the Intrepid Museum. Gift of the estate of Barbara Wagner. 2018.88.03
Object number2018.88.03
DescriptionMedal; China Service Medal. The front of the circular bronze medal has a relief image of a Chinese junk sailing ship at sea with “China Service” surrounding it. The back has an eagle standing on an anchor holding a leafy branch beneath "United State Navy // for service" in raised letters. The medal hangs from a yellow ribbon with red stripes on either side. The back has a brooch back bar pin.On View
Not on viewCollections
Richard E. Johnson
December 1951–November 1959
Object number: 2014.105