American Defense Service Medal owned by James E. Randall

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American Defense Service Medal owned by James E. Randall. The medal depicts a female Grecian figure holding a sword and shield. The figure is surrounded by oak branches. At the top of the medal is “AMERICAN DEFENSE.” Embossed on the back of the medal are the words “FOR SERVICE DURING THE LIMITED EMERGENCY PROCLAIMED BY THE PRESIDENT ON SEPTEMBER 8, 1939 OR DURING THE UNLIMITED EMERGENCY PROCLAIMED BY THE PRESIDENT ON MAY 27, 1941" above a seven-leafed spray of laurel. The medal is attached to a yellow ribbon with red, white, and blue vertical stripes.

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