{"product_id":"lapel-pin-mediterranean-middle-east-war-zone-ww2","title":"Lapel Pin - Merchant Marine Mediterranean\/Middle East War Zone (WW2)","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMerchant Marine Mediterranean\/Middle East War Zone (WW2) Lapel Pin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis lapel pin represents the Merchant Marine Mediterranean-Middle East War Zone Bar, a decoration of the United States Merchant Marine established by an Act of Congress on May 10, 1944. It was awarded to officers and crew of ships operated by the War Shipping Administration for service in the Mediterranean-Middle East War Zone between December 7, 1941, and November 8, 1945 — a theater encompassing the Mediterranean Sea, Red Sea, Arabian Sea, and the Indian Ocean west of eighty degrees east longitude.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe ribbon's central shield and anchor symbolize a strong maritime service, while the accompanying palms suggest the Mediterranean-Middle East region and denote victory and achievement. Originally issued as a ribbon-only award, the decoration was supplemented with a full medal beginning in 1992 to recognize the wartime service of civilian mariners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSized for everyday wear, this pin lets veterans display this recognition on a suit lapel or jacket. It's built for accurate detail and lasting durability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eRepresents the Merchant Marine Mediterranean-Middle East War Zone Bar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eShield, anchor, and palm design symbolizing maritime service and victory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eIndividually priced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSingle clutch-back pin attachment\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"USAMM, LLC.","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":47001118441526,"sku":"80462","price":9.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/7853\/files\/LapelPinMediterraneanMiddleEastWar.png?v=1785162120","url":"https:\/\/www.usamm.com\/products\/lapel-pin-mediterranean-middle-east-war-zone-ww2","provider":"USAMM","version":"1.0","type":"link"}