{"product_id":"lapel-pin-merchant-marine-korean-service-medal","title":"Lapel Pin - Merchant Marine Korean Service Medal","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMerchant Marine Korean Service 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 Korean Service Medal, created by the United States Maritime Administration on July 24, 1956. It was awarded to officers and crew for service aboard merchant vessels flying the American flag in waters adjacent to Korea between June 30, 1950, and September 30, 1953, during the Korean War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe full medal's design carries specific symbolism: a torii gate and taeguk, both traditionally associated with Korea, are paired with a ship's chain alluding to maritime service. 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 Korean Service 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":47150335918134,"sku":"90009","price":9.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/7853\/files\/LapelPinMerchantMarineKoreaService.jpg?v=1786122189","url":"https:\/\/www.usamm.com\/products\/lapel-pin-merchant-marine-korean-service-medal","provider":"USAMM","version":"1.0","type":"link"}