{"product_id":"lapel-pin-merchant-marine-expeditionary-medal","title":"Lapel Pin - Merchant Marine Expeditionary Service Medal","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMerchant Marine Expeditionary Medal 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 Expeditionary Medal (MMEM), created to recognize Merchant Mariners who served on U.S. flag ships supporting American and allied military operations, including the Persian Gulf between August 2, 1990, and December 31, 1991, in direct support of Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. It was the first medal — as opposed to a ribbon bar — created for the U.S. Merchant Marine since the close of World War II, reflecting the significant role the fleet played in moving over 12 million tons of war matériel using some 230 chartered and government-owned vessels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAn award citation may accompany the medal to note the specific operation for which it was presented, and later awards have also recognized service in operations such as Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom.\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 Expeditionary 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":47150283685942,"sku":"90008","price":9.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/7853\/files\/LapelPinMerchantMarineExpeditionary.jpg?v=1786122047","url":"https:\/\/www.usamm.com\/products\/lapel-pin-merchant-marine-expeditionary-medal","provider":"USAMM","version":"1.0","type":"link"}