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WWII China Liberation Ribbon and Medal

Mark M

By Mark M,
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Courtesy of @vernon - The China Liberation Ribbon featured thread was compiled by our knowledgeable forum members and highlights the China Liberation Ribbon.  United States and Allied personnel were eligible for this award for service in China from 1939 to 1948/49.  Unlike the United States China Service medal/ribbon this award was not officially recognized by our government.  Nevertheless, as shown in this thread, US insignia manufacturers supplied this ribbon and US service personnel wore it.

 

An interesting tunic appears below.  The tunic, pants, belt, and overseas hat was obtained by a forum member at a yard sale.  Note the China LIberation Ribbon and customized embroidery on the inside back of the tunic consisting of the vet's name, a beautiful dragoon, and the city of Tsingtao, China.  The "hidden" embroidery is akin to liberty cuffs. 

 

Following WW2 US marines occupied various areas of China from 1945 to 1949 in an effort to disarm and relocate the remaining Japanese in the country, as well as to deter the spread of Mao Tse Tung's communistic influence and give support to Chiang Kai- Shek nationalist movement ( Operation Beleaguer ).  One of the major areas of occupation was in and around Tsingtao, China. 

 

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USMCR79

USMCR79

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China Liberation (Unofficial Ribbon - No Related Medal)

 

Bill

Salvage Sailor

Salvage Sailor

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Aye,

 

(Unofficial yet worn) China Liberation ribbon on a WWII USN Grey Officers uniform

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gap

gap

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So, do these two ribbon bars appear to be a set for a US Coast Guard veteran?  If so, why would he have a China liberation metal?

USMCR79

USMCR79

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Since they look like they are out of order I would guess that this set was put together using ribbons from various sources and without positive attribution I would not take them at face value.

 

Bill

gap

gap

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Not so sure Bill, they were in a box at the flea market with lots of other 1940s era junk. Seller had no idea what they were and price was dirt cheap. I guess they could be two separate veteran racks? 
 

But the China Service medal could be awarded to Navy or USCG personnel, which means Coastguardsmen must have served in Chinese waters, so why not the China Liberation medal! 

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firefighter

firefighter

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On 4/23/2023 at 1:22 PM, USMCR79 said:

China Liberation (Unofficial Ribbon - No Related Medal)

 

Bill

There actually is a very rare medal that goes with the China ribbon

USMCR79

USMCR79

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52 minutes ago, firefighter said:

There actually is a very rare medal that goes with the China ribbon

You should post a picture of the medal for others to see.

 

Bill

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Salvage Sailor

Salvage Sailor

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On 5/6/2024 at 3:21 PM, firefighter said:

There actually is a very rare medal that goes with the China ribbon

 

On 5/6/2024 at 4:14 PM, USMCR79 said:

You should post a picture of the medal for others to see.

 

Bill

 

China Liberation Medal (1945)

 

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vernon

vernon

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Wow- Thank you for the picture.  

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