The American Defense Service Medal

The American Defense Service Medal: © Key West Art & Historical Society
The American Defense Service Medal

© Key West Art & Historical Society

Name/Title

The American Defense Service Medal

Entry/Object ID

1987.01.1524

Description

An American Defense Service Medal that was issued to Colonel John Lasko for service inscribed 'Greek Warrior'. The American Defense Service Medal was a military award of the United States Armed Forces, established by Executive Order 8808, by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, on June 28, 1941. The medal was intended to recognize those military service members who had served on active duty between September 8, 1939, and December 7, 1941.

Collection

Artifact Collection

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1939 - circa 1941

Time Period

20th Century

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term

Medal

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Decoration of Honor

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Award

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Achievement Symbols

Nomenclature Class

Personal Symbols

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Dimensions

Height

3 in

Width

1-1/2 in

Material

Metal

Condition

Reason for Exam

Inventory

Overall Condition

Good

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

United States Marine Corps