US Navy Occupation Service Medal with a trident and sea creature motif.

US Navy Occupation Service Medal with a trident and sea creature motif.
The United States Navy Occupation Service Medal was established by the Secretary of the Navy in 1947 to recognize service in occupied territories following World War II. It was awarded for duty in specific areas such as Germany, Austria, Japan, and Korea, during periods of occupation. The medal signifies the recipient’s contribution to maintaining peace and stability in post-war regions.

The medal’s obverse features Neptune, the Roman god of the sea, riding a hippocampus and holding a trident, symbolizing naval power and control. The reverse typically bears the inscription “OCCUPATION SERVICE” and the name of the specific theater of occupation. The ribbon’s colors represent the various nations involved in the occupation efforts and the naval service.
Condition is used but good.