{"product_id":"lapel-pin-merchant-marine-mariners-medal","title":"Lapel Pin - Merchant Marine Mariners Medal (WW2)","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMerchant Marine Mariner's Medal (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 Mariner's Medal, established by an Act of Congress on May 10, 1943. Because the Merchant Marine was not considered a branch of the U.S. Armed Forces, its members were not eligible for the Purple Heart — the Mariner's Medal was created to fill that gap, awarded to seamen who were killed or wounded as a direct result of conflict against an opposing armed force during World War II.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDesigned by sculptor Paul Manship, the medal saw 6,635 awards during the war before further issuance was suspended in 1956. Subsequent awards are denoted by gold stars affixed to the ribbon.\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 Mariner's 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":47002262077494,"sku":"80573","price":9.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/7853\/files\/LapelPinMerchantMarineMariners.png?v=1785168634","url":"https:\/\/www.usamm.com\/products\/lapel-pin-merchant-marine-mariners-medal","provider":"USAMM","version":"1.0","type":"link"}