{"product_id":"lapel-pin-merchant-marine-atlantic-war-zone-medal-ww2","title":"Lapel Pin - Merchant Marine Atlantic War Zone Medal (WW2)","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis lapel pin represents the Merchant Marine Atlantic War Zone Medal (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 Atlantic War Zone between December 7, 1941, and November 8, 1945 — a theater encompassing the North Atlantic, South Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean Sea, Barents Sea, and Greenland Sea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe full medal's design features a compass rose, traditionally associated with maritime navigation, superimposed with a triangle representing duty and service outside the Armed Forces, alongside an eagle symbolizing the United States and freedom. 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 Atlantic War Zone Medal\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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"USAMM, LLC.","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":47001953730614,"sku":"80541","price":9.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/7853\/files\/LapelPinMerchantMarineAtlanticWar.png?v=1785167926","url":"https:\/\/www.usamm.com\/products\/lapel-pin-merchant-marine-atlantic-war-zone-medal-ww2","provider":"USAMM","version":"1.0","type":"link"}